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X709 YRA

2001 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smell of petrol from vehicle especially at rear but no fuel leaks evident at this time

Fail 1 Feb 2012

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smell of petrol from vehicle especially at rear but no fuel leaks evident at this time

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 74,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,966 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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X709 YRA is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X709 YRA, 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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What year was X709 YRA registered?

X709 YRA is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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