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HW17 BAU

2017 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C449,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW17 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 94,697 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 86,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 21,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 210 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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HW17 BAU is a 2017 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW17 BAU, 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 HW17 BAU registered?

HW17 BAU is a 2017 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2017.

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