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FY55 SCX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,812 mi
Last recorded124,812 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tie rod ball joint slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2019 124,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tie rod ball joint slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tie rod ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,402 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,321 miles

Nearside slight movement in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,684 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cracks & cuts along & accross tread

Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,684 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cracks & cuts along & accross tread

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,107 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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FY55 SCX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCX, 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 FY55 SCX registered?

FY55 SCX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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