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YB05 XCS

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,643 mi
Last recorded146,643 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2020 146,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,557 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,557 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 111,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective leaver not working so cannot open bonnet (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,665 miles

front indicator repeater bulbs deteriorating

offside front tyre outer edge werar

offside rear tyre deteriorating uneaven tread wear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front indicator repeater bulbs deteriorating

offside front tyre outer edge werar

offside rear tyre deteriorating uneaven tread wear

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,959 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slighty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,959 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slighty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/REAR WHEEL

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/REAR WHEEL

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,896 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front 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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YB05 XCS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YB05 XCS, 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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YB05 XCS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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