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CU51 MSA

2001 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 123,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,034 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,002 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 99,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,490 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,754 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 36,340 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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CU51 MSA is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU51 MSA, 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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CU51 MSA is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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