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EY55 XYB

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,282 mi
Last recorded76,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,231 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2017 61,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,739 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 53,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,598 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 46,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,102 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 24,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 10,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,927 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 10,558 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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EY55 XYB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY55 XYB, 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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EY55 XYB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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