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BV51 XHR

2001 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,937 mi
Last recorded169,937 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 169,937 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 162,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 162,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 150,581 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 130,890 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 130,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,000 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 49,126 miles

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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BV51 XHR is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV51 XHR, 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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BV51 XHR is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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