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DY55 DYJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 100,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,951 miles

Central Exhaust system mount corroded and broken. System still supported.

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,951 miles

Central Exhaust system mount corroded and broken. System still supported.

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Internal seat lock broken/damaged. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 128,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,457 miles

n/s rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,457 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,491 miles

offside front tyre badly perished and cracked around outer wall

Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre excessively perished around outer walls

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,865 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,953 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,950 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 29,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY55 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DY55 DYJ, 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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DY55 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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