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CV17 YYW

2017 Citroen C4 Cactus

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus39,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 YYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Cactus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tail light cracked

flexi corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2025 65,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

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

flexi corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,970 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak@ sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2023 51,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre light on dash ()

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged lens broken

Fail 1 Sep 2022 43,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre light on dash ()

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged lens broken

Pass 30 Aug 2021 34,906 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2021 34,906 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S DAYTIME LAMP OUT

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,113 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 27,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020

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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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CV17 YYW is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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CV17 YYW is a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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