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YF55 WLE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,260 mi
Last recorded63,260 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 63,260 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,145 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,820 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in centre of tread

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,923 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,106 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 39,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 33,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,236 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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YF55 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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