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PX05 YHL

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,210 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,210 miles

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

Emissions not tested oil leaking out (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases rear box

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

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

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

minor leak of exhaust gases rear box

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,338 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,714 miles

nearside rear outer wall condition

Fail 15 May 2012 44,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer wall condition

Pass 11 May 2011 37,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,929 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 19 May 2009 27,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,927 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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PX05 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX05 YHL, 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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PX05 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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