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Y381 MPU

2001 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,472 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 135,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust sheald

Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 86,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,553 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 51,995 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 51,995 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y381 MPU is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 Y381 MPU, 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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Y381 MPU is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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