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YP55 YGY

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 127,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,581 miles

Front Both shocker tops slight play

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has reverse travel met the brake readings target

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 125,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both shocker tops slight play

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has reverse travel met the brake readings target

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,962 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 115,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,681 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,681 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear & front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,361 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged fouling shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,217 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 98,217 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,103 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,647 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 79,430 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,591 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 60,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,118 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 YGY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YP55 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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