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SK55 YLZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,939 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2018 89,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower rearmost wishbone bush

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

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

Offside Front Lower rearmost wishbone bush

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing slightly rough (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mount bearing slightly rough (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing slightly rough (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mount bearing slightly rough (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,050 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,912 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,673 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,002 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,002 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,025 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,978 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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 YLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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