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YX55 ZGB

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 ZGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 135,899 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,719 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,307 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

fuel injector leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

fuel injector leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,837 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,354 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,346 miles

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

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 ZGB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YX55 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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