2016 Citroën C4 · 59,885 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C4 reliability
2016 Citroën C4s fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 C4 years (59,885 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- 30.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4s: 39.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 57,915
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,885
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.5% of tests fail here (423% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Tyres7%
- Suspension5.8%
- Brakes5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.97%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.65%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.36%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.5%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.26%)
Other years
Every Citroën C4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C4 reliable?
2016 Citroën C4s fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 C4 years (59,885 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.68% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Citroën C4 shows 57,915 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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