2016 Citroen C4 1.2L Petrol · OV16 XBG
2016 Citroen C4 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 88,580 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV16 XBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 88,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV16 XBG 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 (OV16 XBG) between November 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV16 XBG Mileage History
- 08/11/202477,154 mi
- 08/08/202582,739 mi+5,585 mi
- 12/08/202582,739 mi
- 13/07/202688,580 mi+5,841 mi
- 13/07/202688,580 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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