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Citroën C4 Cactus

Purple · Petrol · 2017 · 1,200 cc

Y40 ALJMOT history

Y40 ALJ is a purple petrol Citroën C4 Cactus first used on 24 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

Y40 ALJ purple Citroen C4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2027
Mileage
52,079 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4 Cactus
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 ALJ was last recorded at 52,079 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,062 miles · 27 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,079 miles
  • 2025 – 46,019 miles
  • 2024 – 41,290 miles
  • 2023 – 37,094 miles
  • 2022 – 35,123 miles
  • 2021 – 32,206 miles
  • 2020 – 29,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,079 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    329813390071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missing
  2. Fail52,062 miles (+6,043)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    458982738877
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops missing
  3. Pass46,019 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    516848563644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    661420336364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,290 miles (+4,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    155818687645
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass37,094 miles (+1,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    575745721560
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective brackets broken at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield loose at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass35,123 miles (+2,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    618353162812
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets broken front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy on turning steering (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass32,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    866171916966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,205 miles (+2,386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,205 miles
    Test number
    927270384567
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass29,819 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    653855740072
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    192089573743
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about Y40 ALJ

Does Y40 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 ALJ is valid until 23 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 ALJ?
The MOT on Y40 ALJ is valid until 23 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 ALJ done?
Y40 ALJ was recorded at 52,079 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has Y40 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 ALJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 ALJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y40 ALJ find?
Y40 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear both bump stops missing.

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