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YF55 FCV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2017 121,857 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 134,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,977 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

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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YF55 FCV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF55 FCV, 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 YF55 FCV registered?

YF55 FCV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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