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YY55 DFN

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,763 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,763 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,820 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 74,388 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 74,388 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 74,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,274 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,861 miles

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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YY55 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YY55 DFN, 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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YY55 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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