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Y493 VRP

2001 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,930 mi
Last recorded91,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,930 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,440 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,005 miles

NOTE-Rear exhaust corroded and slighly blowing

Pass 15 May 2014 69,246 miles

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

Rear exhaust sysem corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 69,246 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust sysem corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 65,876 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 65,875 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 60,524 miles

**near side front tyre on 1.6mm **

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

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

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

near side under sill slight damage

off side front tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,738 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 50,651 miles

advise:both rear indicator bulbs loosing amber coating

advise:offside front shock absorber moist with oil

advise:slight blow on exhaust joint of cat section and first silencer section

advise;first silencer cracked around weld of input pipe not blowing

advise;nearside sill dented

advise;rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise:both rear indicator bulbs loosing amber coating

advise:offside front shock absorber moist with oil

advise:slight blow on exhaust joint of cat section and first silencer section

advise;first silencer cracked around weld of input pipe not blowing

advise;nearside sill dented

advise;rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 May 2008 48,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight crack around weld on 1st silencer exit pipe

advise:rear silencer corroding

advise:rear window wiper blade edge absent

advise;impact damage to nearside sill

advise;rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

advise;rear window washer jet absent

advise;slight blow on joint, 1st silencer/cat

Pass 27 May 2008 48,056 miles

advise slight crack around weld on 1st silencer exit pipe

advise:rear silencer corroding

advise:rear window wiper blade edge absent

advise;impact damage to nearside sill

advise;rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

advise;rear window washer jet absent

advise;slight blow on joint, 1st silencer/cat

Pass 17 May 2007 41,128 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 41,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise : rear silencer corroded around joint to center silencer

advise:nearside sill dented

Pass 24 May 2006 34,197 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM P/A/S RAM

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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Y493 VRP is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y493 VRP, 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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Y493 VRP is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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