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YY05 XBS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,406 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,412 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both and r/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front headlight slight insecure

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,412 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both and r/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front headlight slight insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,587 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 71,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cuts outer wall.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f tyre cuts outer wall.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,469 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,469 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,355 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,442 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,434 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,368 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 33,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front 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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YY05 XBS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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