2016 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · FA65 EFE
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 60,686 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4 CACTUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA65 EFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 60,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 Cactus
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FA65 EFE Mileage History
- 29/09/202135,057 mi
- 03/01/202340,631 mi+5,574 mi
- 20/01/202447,758 mi+7,127 mi
- 16/01/202554,922 mi+7,164 mi
- 21/01/202660,686 mi+5,764 mi
Average of roughly 5,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA65 EFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus (FA65 EFE) between September 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: CITROEN C4 CACTUS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.2 PureTech "Wet Belt" Degradation(Serious)
The 1.2 petrol engine is subject to wet-belt degradation. Debris can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and a dangerous loss of braking assistance (Recall R/2020/331).
- Door Corrosion under Airbumps(Moderate)
Moisture can collect behind the plastic Airbump panels, leading to corrosion on the steel door skins.
- SMEG Infotainment Screen Freezing(Moderate)
The central touchscreen (SMEG system) can suffer from reboots, freezing, or total failure.
- AC Condenser Corrosion(Moderate)
The air conditioning condenser is poorly protected and prone to stone chips and road salt corrosion, leading to refrigerant leaks.
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- 1.2 PureTech "Wet Belt" DegradationSerious
The 1.2 petrol engine is subject to wet-belt degradation. Debris can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and a dangerous loss of braking assistance (Recall R/2020/331).
- Door Corrosion under AirbumpsModerate
Moisture can collect behind the plastic Airbump panels, leading to corrosion on the steel door skins.
- SMEG Infotainment Screen FreezingModerate
The central touchscreen (SMEG system) can suffer from reboots, freezing, or total failure.
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