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GJ17 VFY

2017 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C449,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 96,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +worn almost to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 70,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 56,811 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre side wall perished / splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,267 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,758 miles

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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GJ17 VFY is a 2017 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 49,333 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 GJ17 VFY, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ17 VFY registered?

GJ17 VFY is a 2017 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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