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YF54 CXN

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,184 mi
Last recorded159,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 CXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 159,184 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 157,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 156,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 156,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 155,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 154,987 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Knocking when driven and turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mount and bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 150,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 148,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 143,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 137,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,689 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 123,263 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,044 miles

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slighly noisy

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake juddering, just in limit

Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,044 miles

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

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slighly noisy

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake juddering, just in limit

slight play at nearside front roll bar link

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,259 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,245 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,928 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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YF54 CXN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF54 CXN, 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 YF54 CXN registered?

YF54 CXN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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