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YF55 WSJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mounting bracket on the rear section of the exhaust is broken

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak slight ()

both front tyres are worn on the edges

both rear tyres are cracked on the outer sidewalls

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

vehicle is showing a speed control fault

Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,731 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack ball end

Nearside Rear slight hub bearing noise

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,731 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack ball end

Nearside Rear slight hub bearing noise

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,189 miles

clutch noise

Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch noise

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,613 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,476 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,805 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and off side rear tyres perished

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 58,805 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and off side rear tyres perished

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,562 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,562 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear brake disc's slightley worn and scored

underbody covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear brake disc's slightley worn and scored

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WSJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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