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SY18 YVE

2018 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C438,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,174 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 50,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,071 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 42,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 30,877 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 16,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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SY18 YVE is a 2018 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 38,253 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 SY18 YVE, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY18 YVE registered?

SY18 YVE is a 2018 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is SY18 YVE safe to buy?

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