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YF05 XSP

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at inner fixings

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (screws rusty) (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,775 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,223 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,609 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

engine manergment light on

Fail 23 Jun 2012 101,609 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine manergment light on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,809 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 87,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,125 miles

Corrosion to offside front shock absorber

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,124 miles

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

Corrosion to offside front shock absorber

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 XSP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 XSP, 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 YF05 XSP registered?

YF05 XSP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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