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YH55 ERX

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,329 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,453 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Sep 2014 79,468 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,820 miles

Exhaust turbo heatsheild insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,820 miles

Exhaust turbo heatsheild insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,151 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,481 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,794 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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YH55 ERX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH55 ERX, 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 YH55 ERX registered?

YH55 ERX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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