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YF05 XCG

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 131,429 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 130,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 123,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2014 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,555 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,551 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 55,248 miles

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

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

Fuel injector letting exhaust gases past.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,415 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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YF05 XCG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 YF05 XCG, 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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YF05 XCG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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