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YG55 GYR

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 137,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 137,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,484 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 121,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,257 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,918 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and rear under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,535 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 60,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 41,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,204 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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YG55 GYR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG55 GYR, 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 YG55 GYR registered?

YG55 GYR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 October 2005.

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