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GL55 YCX

2006 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,747 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 108,118 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 171,439 miles

Front Both tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 163,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,676 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,605 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,394 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,368 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,195 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 52,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,594 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

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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GL55 YCX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 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 GL55 YCX, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL55 YCX registered?

GL55 YCX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is GL55 YCX safe to buy?

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