MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres are perished and aged
engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres perished and aged
engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY05 VXK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YY05 VXK, 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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YY05 VXK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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