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YA05 XJC

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,866 mi
Last recorded58,866 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,837 miles

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

LARGE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

RADIATOR MINOR DAMAGE

Rear WIPER UNSERVICEABLE.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,837 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear WIPER UNSERVICEABLE.

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

LARGE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

RADIATOR MINOR DAMAGE

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front seat back rest wont tilt forward

all brake discs in poor condition corroded due to vehicle standing

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,841 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 42,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s outter sill damage

Pass 27 Jul 2013 42,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s outter sill damage

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,546 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,543 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,445 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and both rear tyres outer side wall cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,739 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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YA05 XJC 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 YA05 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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