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Y608 BPB

2001 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 BPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 153,237 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 153,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,081 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 138,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil leak

rear brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 104,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil filler cap loose - leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil filler cap loose - leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,306 miles

Imbalance to front brakes

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Imbalance to front brakes

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

windscreen wiper motor relay arm fouling on bonnet scuttle plastic trim. not impairing wiper function

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

windscreen wiper motor relay arm fouling on bonnet scuttle plastic trim. not impairing wiper function

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,897 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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Y608 BPB is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y608 BPB, 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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Y608 BPB is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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