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Y701 USU

2001 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C481,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 USU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012
Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,949 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 77,949 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010

exhaust shield loose.

Fail 4 May 2010

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust shield loose.

Pass 15 May 2009 63,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,437 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2007 44,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,397 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,996 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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Y701 USU is a 2001 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y701 USU, 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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What year was Y701 USU registered?

Y701 USU is a 2001 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y701 USU safe to buy?

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