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YT55 BLJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,756 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 73,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,929 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,921 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,981 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,255 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,796 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Track rod o/s/f slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,796 miles

Track rod o/s/f slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,737 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,631 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YT55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT55 BLJ, 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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YT55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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