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NL55 XLY

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,794 mi
Last recorded144,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 140,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,861 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,013 miles

Central Rear Stop light disconnected.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age-related cracks in it's sidewall, not considered excessive.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 127,013 miles

Central Rear Stop light disconnected.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age-related cracks in it's sidewall, not considered excessive.

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 118,287 miles

Engine; Oil leak.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 118,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Engine; Oil leak.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,867 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,605 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,944 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,401 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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NL55 XLY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL55 XLY, 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 NL55 XLY registered?

NL55 XLY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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