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RL53 DEU

2004 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,212 mi
Last recorded188,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 188,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 179,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

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

engine manegment light on

Fail 17 May 2016 179,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 162,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 140,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 140,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 129,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 129,118 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 114,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 79,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,740 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,424 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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RL53 DEU is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL53 DEU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL53 DEU is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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