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BF 5863

2011 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1539cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,739 mi
Last recorded17,739 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2011 Citroen C468,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 5863
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,539cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,739 miles

all the spring eye are rubbing the shackle brackets.(Wrong size springs)? Rear spring front shackles are non standard but secure.

both rear hub seals slightly damp with oil.

n/s/r shosk absorber slightly damp with oil.

slight oil leak from the front crankshaft oil seal.

the under floor & some of the brakets are corroded (Not painted).

Fail 17 Dec 2010 17,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all spring eyes rubbing shackles.

both rear hub seals leaking slightly.

ignition switch wired incorrectly.

n/s/r shocker damp with oil.

under floor & some bracketds rusty! Not painted.

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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BF 5863 is a 2011 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,539cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 BF 5863, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF 5863 is a 2011 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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