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FV14 USL

2014 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,667 mi
Last recorded128,667 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C459,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 USL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,667 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 128,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected built in mirror very dim lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seat

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seat fitted in rear

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

both front anti rattle spring blades missing from callipers

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,467 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 66,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 49,020 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,849 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV14 USL is a 2014 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 59,899 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 FV14 USL, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV14 USL registered?

FV14 USL is a 2014 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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