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YB05 XGL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,324 mi
Last recorded241,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 241,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 217,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 217,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 124,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,925 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 108,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 96,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 83,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,106 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,123 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 XGL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGL, 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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What year was YB05 XGL registered?

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

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