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Y538 BEC

2001 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 BEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,974 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,127 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,378 miles

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f wheel stiff to turn!(further inspection required)!

Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f wheel stiff to turn!(further inspection required)!

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,721 miles

advise exhaust poor in condition

Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,721 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust in poor condition!

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,241 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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Y538 BEC is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y538 BEC, 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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Y538 BEC is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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