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YP55 UED

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UED
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 94,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 87,012 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,756 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 66,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,097 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,048 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil filler cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,766 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,288 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,828 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,214 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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YP55 UED is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP55 UED, 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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YP55 UED is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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