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YB05 XEG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,700 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,893 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has excessive wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Small cut in tread-slight outer sidewall kerb damage ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in offside steering arm unit

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,138 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 55,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a small cut-no cords exposed

Nearside rear brake disc slightly lipped

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged-run flat

Slight play in offside steering arm unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a small cut-no cords exposed

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

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged-run flat

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside steering arm unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 30,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,066 miles

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

light cracks in rear sidewalls

offside wiper blade split but clearing screen effectivley .

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,536 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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YB05 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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