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YL10 SCZ

2010 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,034 mi
Last recorded179,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C468,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 179,034 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 167,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 153,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,388 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low 3/4 worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,129 miles

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

slight exhaust fumes under bonnet.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 115,129 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both front side lights. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rack boots insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

slight exhaust fumes under bonnet.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,622 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,622 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint worn, recommend replacing. ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine staberlizer bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,378 miles

play in nearside and offside rack ends

Fail 13 Aug 2016 76,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation going wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,848 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

play in steering rack inner joints.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay.

play in steering rack inner joints.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,797 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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YL10 SCZ is a 2010 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YL10 SCZ, 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 YL10 SCZ registered?

YL10 SCZ is a 2010 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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