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SK55 YLY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,139 mi
Last recorded98,139 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,139 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished/cracked between tread

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,137 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished/cracked between tread

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,507 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,507 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,942 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,594 miles

Oil leak

advise-n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

advise-undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise-undertray fitted

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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SK55 YLY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 SK55 YLY, 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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SK55 YLY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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