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YY54 YLW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 131,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker travel restricted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,617 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,617 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,394 miles

v.slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 118,471 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,065 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 108,065 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 77,134 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear discs starting to lip also slight brake bind

front brake discs lipped to excess on minimum thickness

Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,134 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear discs starting to lip also slight brake bind

front brake discs lipped to excess on minimum thickness

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,971 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,971 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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YY54 YLW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 YY54 YLW, 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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YY54 YLW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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