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YB54 VSK

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

202,867 mi
Last recorded202,867 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 202,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front driver seat adjustment mechanism

Fail 22 Feb 2016 202,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 202,855 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system coroded

oil leak

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,715 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,458 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,323 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

o/s steering arm is wearing and has some play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,219 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

o/s steering arm is wearing and has some play

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor blow exhaust joint

slight wear steering system

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyers slightly wearing outer edges

slight play steering system

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play steering system

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyers slightly wearing outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,910 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,592 miles

both front brake discs showing the first signs of corrosion

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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YB54 VSK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YB54 VSK, 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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YB54 VSK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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