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YR55 XOE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,351 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 135,533 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side bushes rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 135,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side bushes rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,435 miles

engine had to be put through full catalyst test procedure twice in succession to obtain pass result

o.s. side repeater still an odd colour

Fail 7 Mar 2019 129,428 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,654 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front position lamps dim

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,646 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing at front joint (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front position lamps dim

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,126 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,097 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,810 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,478 miles

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,751 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 XOE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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