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SY18 YVF

2018 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C438,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 104,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 104,431 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3

Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,584 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,817 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 39,496 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,508 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 28,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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 YVF 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 66.7%.

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 YVF, 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.

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What year was SY18 YVF registered?

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

Is SY18 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 YVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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