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YF59 PHJ

2010 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,397 mi
Last recorded145,397 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 145,397 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 143,999 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 143,999 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,964 miles

Offside and nearside front outer sills corroded not in any prescribed areas.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 130,738 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 130,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 117,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 117,048 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking. fumes entering cab through heater vents (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear indicator bulb loosing its colour. showing white light

Offside Front slight play in anti roll bar link ball joint

Offside Rear indicator bulb loosing its colour. showing white light

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,747 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fail 7 Jul 2020 108,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

airbox loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,912 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,611 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 35,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 25,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads ~75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,984 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 24,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YF59 PHJ is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF59 PHJ, 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 YF59 PHJ registered?

YF59 PHJ is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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