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FY55 YCZ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,680 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

adjustment to handbrake travel

engine cover fitted

heatshield insecure

rear tyres agecracked

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,788 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension part corroding

under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,871 miles

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

front brake discs corroded-pads getting low

front tyre treads around 2-3mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,137 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 36,964 miles

Nearside Front 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)

brake discs corroding

slight binding o/s rear brake

suspect fount disc pads worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low

rear brakes slightly binding

slight wear and corrosion on front discs

tyres agecracked

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low

rear brakes slightly binding

slight wear and corrosion on front discs

tyres agecracked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,739 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front tyre treads around 2-3mm

Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded-rear disc inner faces badly corroded

front tyre treads around 2-3mm

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,608 miles

front tyre treads around 3mm

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 15,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YCZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY55 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

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

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