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GK55 YZB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,391 mi
Last recorded99,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 99,386 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 97,331 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft Seal ()

Nearside Front Tyre Balding On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Balding On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wiper Split

Fail 27 Dec 2017 97,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft Seal ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Balding On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Balding On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 90,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,973 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside rear brake disc has excessive heat damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front (inner) brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front (inner) brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,552 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2011 54,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 54,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,804 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper torn

turbo top heatshield broken

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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GK55 YZB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GK55 YZB, 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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GK55 YZB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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