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YF55 LJC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,998 mi
Last recorded122,998 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 122,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2015 106,486 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 106,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,141 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,598 miles

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

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

both front top bearings noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,619 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r coil spring broken but does not become displaced when jacked up

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,210 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 37,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,561 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 23,330 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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 LJC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YF55 LJC, 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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YF55 LJC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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