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YS55 GWG

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,043 mi
Last recorded59,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,043 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,304 miles

Rear exhaust hanger missing exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,831 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,995 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting and one rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting and one rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Apr 2011 33,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,029 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LOW

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,566 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT TO MIDDLE EXHAUST

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT TO MIDDLE EXHAUST

brake disc slightly pitted (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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YS55 GWG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YS55 GWG, 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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YS55 GWG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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