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SM10 OYR

2010 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 OYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front cv joints slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,119 miles

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

cv joints worn slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

cv joints worn slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,284 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smokey on road (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,613 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,979 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 27 May 2015 52,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,857 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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SM10 OYR is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM10 OYR, 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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SM10 OYR is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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