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GD59 BTE

2010 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 118,462 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 118,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,035 miles

High level brake light not fully illuminating

Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not fully illuminating

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,003 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front side light remaining slightly light when turned off

Offside Front side light remaining slightly light when turned off

Offside Rear seat guide badly damaged

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out on high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 64,051 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 63,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 48,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight leak from injectors

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight leak from injectors

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD59 BTE is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GD59 BTE, 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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GD59 BTE is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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