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BG51 MBV

2001 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no plate slight faded

off/side /front/damaged repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,156 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,274 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, side walls damaged and slightly perrished

dampness around power steering pump

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rattle fromn exhaust rear section and corroded

wind screen chipped

Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,274 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges, side walls damaged and slightly perrished

dampness around power steering pump

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

rattle fromn exhaust rear section and corroded

wind screen chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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BG51 MBV is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 81,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 MBV is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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