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YR55 SBO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 155,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 148,235 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Axle Bushes slightly deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 148,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on (inner) edge

Nearside & Offside Rear Axle Bushes slightly deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,623 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,185 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,227 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,688 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2016 107,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,069 miles

both streeing arms slight play in a ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,541 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,887 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 SBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

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

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