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YR55 XXZ

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,057 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 95,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,565 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registation plate damaged

Offside Front side light damaged

Offside Front side light dim

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

exhaust back box securing strap welded repair

fuel tank strap securing strap corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registation plate damaged

Offside Front side light damaged

Offside Front side light dim

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

exhaust back box securing strap welded repair

fuel tank strap securing strap corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,997 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working All intermittently don't work. Possibly switch? (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,747 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,877 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly (advise investigation or repair)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,877 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly (advise investigation or repair)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,510 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 86,510 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING. ADVISE PADS AND DISCS ARE REPLACED

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XXZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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