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CU17 TLJ

2017 Citroen C4 Cactus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,281 mi
Last recorded66,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus39,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,281 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre side wall slightly worn/damaged and inner tread worn/cobbled

Fail 5 Apr 2025 54,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre side wall slightly worn/damaged and inner tread worn/cobbled

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 44,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,742 miles

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly worn/damaged

possible coolant leak/level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2023 36,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre edges slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly worn/damaged

possible coolant leak/level low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 14,230 miles

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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CU17 TLJ is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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CU17 TLJ is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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