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Y396 HFM

2001 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 HFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 131,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 128,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axwl coroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,448 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axwl coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 115,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 115,157 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,957 miles

air-bag light on

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror damaged & loose

o/s number plate light cover missing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air-bag light on

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror damaged & loose

o/s number plate light cover missing

Fail 1 Oct 2011 105,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2011 105,029 miles

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

age cracks in offside rear tyre

small cut to tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,001 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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Y396 HFM is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y396 HFM, 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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Y396 HFM is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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