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VJZ 9196

2014 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C459,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 9196
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 89,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 82,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 75,067 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 67,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,866 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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VJZ 9196 is a 2014 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 59,899 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 VJZ 9196, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJZ 9196 registered?

VJZ 9196 is a 2014 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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