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YR55 XYL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,727 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,727 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,448 miles

Both steering rack (tie rod) inner joints have slight play

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear number plate damaged but not unlegible

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,448 miles

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

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

Both steering rack (tie rod) inner joints have slight play

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear number plate damaged but not unlegible

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,241 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 63,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,452 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 44,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,395 miles

child seats fitted unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XYL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

YR55 XYL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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