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CX55 YFW

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,147 mi
Last recorded38,147 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 70,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s o/s front discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s o/s front discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 56,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,793 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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CX55 YFW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 CX55 YFW, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX55 YFW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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