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HY55 ZSX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot perishing.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Offside Rear Brake starting to bind.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 133,398 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 125,866 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 125,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 119,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 18 Sep 2013 112,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,008 miles

Front exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,889 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,988 miles

both rear tyres wearing very low

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,780 miles

both rear shocks leaking--play in osf suspension balljoint--osf tyre wearing low--nail in osf tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HY55 ZSX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY55 ZSX, 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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HY55 ZSX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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