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SJ10 VFN

2010 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,477 mi
Last recorded148,477 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 148,477 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,014 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,414 miles

Front Lower inner wings corroded

Nearside Front cv boot slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2024 89,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plated. 0.82 reading (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,749 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,489 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around both edges/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Front and offside rear all low, pressures adjusted. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Front and offside rear all low, pressures adjusted. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front, o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front, o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,293 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJ10 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ10 VFN, 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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SJ10 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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