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YR55 AVE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

275,093 mi
Last recorded275,093 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 275,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 269,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 269,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 256,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 256,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 238,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 238,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 225,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 126,836 miles

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

front discs deteriorated

n/s/r disc badly scored

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 126,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs deteriorated

n/s/r disc badly scored

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,839 miles

engine overheating

Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 61,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,845 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside rear shocker buffer loose on shocker

advise nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YR55 AVE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR55 AVE, 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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YR55 AVE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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