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GY55 MXA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 MXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 142,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors? (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 108,956 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,947 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/f brake requires attention ( squeeking and squeeling )

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

very slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim inner face

very slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/f brake requires attention ( squeeking and squeeling )

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake discs worn and scored

very slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim inner face

very slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,926 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,280 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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GY55 MXA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY55 MXA, 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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GY55 MXA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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