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YX55 GMO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 GMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,645 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,645 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,400 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,162 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 174,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 138,955 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,885 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

passenger door handle slightly stickly

Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

passenger door handle slightly stickly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,698 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,515 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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YX55 GMO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YX55 GMO, 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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YX55 GMO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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