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YG55 YBO

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,038 miles

slight play ns rack end

Fail 29 Dec 2016 86,038 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play ns rack end

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 72,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 49,238 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 49,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,152 miles

front tyres cracking across tread

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

rear subframe bushes cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres cracking across tread

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

rear subframe bushes cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,760 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,008 miles

back box strap broken

Fail 21 Jul 2010 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box strap broken

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,665 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 YBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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