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CN51 YEJ

2001 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

282,737 mi
Last recorded282,737 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 YEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 282,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 271,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 271,261 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front wheels slight bind

em light on

Pass 9 Sep 2014 263,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 262,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 256,756 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 256,754 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 254,665 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 236,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 236,750 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 212,108 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 190,590 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 190,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 179,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 179,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 161,712 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 161,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box rattling

near side front driving lamp not working

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 142,079 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 121,181 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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CN51 YEJ is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN51 YEJ, 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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CN51 YEJ is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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