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CE17 OVC

2017 Citroen C4 Cactus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus39,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 63,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,789 miles

Coolant header tank empty (lid not on correctly)

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger disconnected from exhaust pipe due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding + rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding + rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 55,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant header tank empty (lid not on correctly)

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger disconnected from exhaust pipe due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding + rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding + rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,924 miles

offside front & both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 6 Mar 2023 50,924 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

offside front & both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,930 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

components Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items not allowing full check of some

How Reliable is the Citroen C4 Cactus?

Based on 150,634 MOT tests across 21,619 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,270
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
21,619
On UK Roads
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CE17 OVC is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 39,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C4 Cactus typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C4 Cactus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE17 OVC registered?

CE17 OVC is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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