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Y185 DCG

2001 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,929 mi
Last recorded148,929 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 DCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 148,929 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes starting to perish

Damgage to N/S of vehicle

Drivers door hinge stiff

Front brake discs rusty

N/S Door mirror held on with tape

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre worn smooth

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

dip/stick broken

slight wiper marks on front screen

Fail 27 Sep 2010 146,977 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

dip/stick broken

slight wiper marks on front screen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 143,711 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2008 136,624 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2007 134,098 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 134,094 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)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 109,687 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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Y185 DCG is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y185 DCG, 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 Y185 DCG registered?

Y185 DCG is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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