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SF54 YHL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,668 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front link rod slight play

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside front suspension arm front and rear bush deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm front and rear bush deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot weeping grease

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,342 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front heat shield insecure

nearside front link rod slight play

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriated

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated

one of rear exhaust mount has broken but system still supported

Fail 22 Dec 2014 81,342 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level close to danger level

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front heat shield insecure

nearside front link rod slight play

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriated

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated

one of rear exhaust mount has broken but system still supported

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,869 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,869 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,489 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,183 miles

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 12 Feb 2011 39,181 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s washer jet inop

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 24,681 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,097 miles

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

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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SF54 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SF54 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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SF54 YHL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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