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VE59 YBG

2010 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,151 mi
Last recorded158,151 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,151 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 153,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 153,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s & o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 147,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Dec 2020 140,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 134,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 134,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,064 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 12,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,410 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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VE59 YBG is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE59 YBG, 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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VE59 YBG is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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