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FG55 YSV

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,632 mi
Last recorded139,632 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 139,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 139,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,915 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 119,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 160,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,211 miles

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,427 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 61,427 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,121 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2008 4,649 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 YSV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG55 YSV, 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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What year was FG55 YSV registered?

FG55 YSV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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