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VA59 BXX

2010 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,452 mi
Last recorded112,452 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 112,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,142 miles

Front Slight oil leak from engine

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 87,430 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,414 miles

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,414 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,493 miles

large oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

large oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,632 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 41,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,625 miles

Emissions test,no reading given.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,625 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions test,no reading given.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 27,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VA59 BXX is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VA59 BXX, 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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What year was VA59 BXX registered?

VA59 BXX is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 February 2010.

Is VA59 BXX safe to buy?

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