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YA05 XJB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 133,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,480 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer very rusty on join

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,480 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer very rusty on join

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,047 miles

The nearside rear tyre has is going out of shape on the inner edge

The offside rear tyre has is going out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,047 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside rear tyre has is going out of shape on the inner edge

The offside rear tyre has is going out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,729 miles

Both of the the rear tyres are going slightly out of shape

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both of the the rear tyres are going slightly out of shape

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,352 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,309 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

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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YA05 XJB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YA05 XJB, 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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YA05 XJB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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