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NU55 LYG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 169,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 156,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 156,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush detereorated and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush deterorated and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Indicator tell-tale inoperative door mirror (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 149,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 149,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 145,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,799 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 133,799 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,133 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,095 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,326 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,738 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,985 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,985 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NU55 LYG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU55 LYG, 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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NU55 LYG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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