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FY55 RLO

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 111,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side of disc delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side of disc delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge exposing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

surface corrotion under vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2018 102,272 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,015 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,015 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,174 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,478 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 53,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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FY55 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY55 RLO, 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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FY55 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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