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FX55 YCG

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,930 mi
Last recorded111,930 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,276 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,276 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 94,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,025 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,607 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,604 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,322 miles

offside headlamp dim

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,669 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,656 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FX55 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX55 YCG, 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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FX55 YCG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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