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YC55 OUK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 OUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 115,845 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre ...stepping on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre ...stepping on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,277 miles

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2011 63,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,391 miles

play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,310 miles

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

slight ply in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,300 miles

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

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

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

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

slight ply in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,201 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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YC55 OUK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC55 OUK, 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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YC55 OUK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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