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J30 BBG

2014 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C459,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 104,093 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 104,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,426 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Sides Fitted With LED Bulbs Where Halogen Should (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,524 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 93,509 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,104 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 79,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 69,252 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,090 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,524 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,904 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 53,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 51,881 miles

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,481 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 47,797 miles

front tyres weari ng close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 45,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,681 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 41,638 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 38,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread and inner and outter walls

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,672 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and perishing outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J30 BBG is a 2014 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 J30 BBG, 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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J30 BBG is a 2014 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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