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YX55 PUU

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,300 mi
Last recorded149,300 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 149,300 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 149,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,794 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 138,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 127,511 miles

Oil leak

both steering arms have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2012 109,506 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear coil springs slightly worn & front wipers slightly worn. under-trays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,506 miles

o/s & n/s rear coil springs slightly worn & front wipers slightly worn. under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 102,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,086 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PUU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PUU, 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 YX55 PUU registered?

YX55 PUU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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