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Citroën C4

Purple · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L16 BEKMOT history

L16 BEK is a purple diesel Citroën C4 first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L16 BEK purple Citroen C4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,149 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BEK was last recorded at 124,149 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,129 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
8,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,149 miles
  • 2025 – 110,986 miles
  • 2024 – 100,001 miles
  • 2023 – 88,760 miles
  • 2022 – 78,559 miles
  • 2021 – 71,313 miles
  • 2020 – 64,882 miles
  • 2019 – 57,246 miles
  • 2018 – 47,020 miles
  • 2017 – 38,917 miles
  • 2016 – 31,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,149 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,149 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    960193644369
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,129 miles (+13,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    586942516479
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    925735688649
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail110,986 miles (+10,985)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    337723688582
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass100,001 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    475506647181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,760 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    824390358921
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail88,760 miles (+10,201)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    710607772793
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,559 miles (+7,246)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    983720302497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass71,313 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    513622121481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,882 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    104006759622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,246 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    187059269696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    801146597649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,460 miles (+6,440)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    681111809515
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass47,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    846068943659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scuffed on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scuffed on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail47,020 miles (+8,103)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    678392677377
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scuffed on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scuffed on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    134819839187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,917 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    591164854085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    555943105148
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down, boot full unable to check seats and belts

Questions about L16 BEK

Does L16 BEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BEK is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BEK?
The MOT on L16 BEK is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BEK done?
L16 BEK was recorded at 124,149 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,904 miles a year.
Has L16 BEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BEK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 BEK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 BEK find?
L16 BEK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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