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YT55 DSV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,518 mi
Last recorded81,518 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 DSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,705 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of the seatbelt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of the seatbelt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,936 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,172 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,775 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,996 miles

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 DSV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DSV, 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 YT55 DSV registered?

YT55 DSV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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