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YR55 ORU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 ORU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,964 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 90,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,245 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light showing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light showing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,105 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,021 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,206 miles

Oil leak

inbalance on front brakes

o/s/r brake slicking slighly

sligh play o/s/f lower ball joint

unmder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,483 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,687 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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YR55 ORU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORU, 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 YR55 ORU registered?

YR55 ORU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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