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YG55 RFL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,422 miles

Centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,229 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,983 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,707 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 67,707 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,382 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,261 miles

rear exhaust clamp mounting broken.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,629 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 RFL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 YG55 RFL, 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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YG55 RFL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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