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Y547 GYC

2001 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 GYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,233 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) not located properly (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is brken (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 135,024 miles

advise slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Mar 2015 135,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,890 miles

advise nsr tyre wearing on edges 185/65/15

Fail 1 Mar 2013 124,335 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 71,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,543 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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Y547 GYC is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 Y547 GYC, 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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Y547 GYC is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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