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YF55 XGK

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 103,480 miles

n/s/f ball joint boot deteriorated - both steering rack arms have play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2016 166,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack arms excessive play

engi8ne oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 103,462 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp missing (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened exessivly scored (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steady bar (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shock absorber (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

both steering rack arms have excessive play

engine leaking excessive oil

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,493 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,524 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,524 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,316 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,621 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,100 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 XGK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

YF55 XGK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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