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YX55 YKM

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,937 mi
Last recorded138,937 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 138,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance of 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nsf osf slight vertical play (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 138,937 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated vacume assist on service brake pipe kinked (3.3.E.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance of 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nsf osf slight vertical play (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 132,765 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

injectot seal leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 132,765 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

injectot seal leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,833 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 106,090 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 106,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 93,664 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,664 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (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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YX55 YKM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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