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VN54 OYU

2004 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,864 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,013 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,928 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate ,sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 112,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 112,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Body has a projection caused by damage on bonnet nearside (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 110,813 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread at bottom of plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 110,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short engine harness chaffing on inner cv gaiter (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread at bottom of plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces of discs,and starting to score (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 107,091 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,652 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from radiator

coolant level low

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside front tyre (not leaking)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,568 miles

offside rear brake drags slightly

wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake drags slightly

wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,236 miles

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

front brake discs show signs of wear

Fail 22 Dec 2009 33,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs show signs of wear

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,830 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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VN54 OYU is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 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 VN54 OYU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN54 OYU is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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