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BL10 ESF

2010 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 127,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,439 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 121,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 111,942 miles

Boot handle and trim loose

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,648 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs starting to wear

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,929 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 82,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor corrosion on nearside handbrake cable

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 20 Sep 2014 64,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor corrosion on nearside handbrake cable

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,612 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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BL10 ESF is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,161 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 BL10 ESF, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL10 ESF is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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