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FG55 YSL

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,238 mi
Last recorded150,238 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 150,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s o/s rear coil springs corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 150,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s o/s rear coil springs corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,445 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,058 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 64,023 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,404 miles

1.nsf tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.nsf tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,033 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 26,145 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,625 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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FG55 YSL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG55 YSL, 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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FG55 YSL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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