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AU05 YTV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,663 mi
Last recorded155,663 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 155,663 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 155,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,202 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,668 miles

Play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,646 miles

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

Play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear axle bushes perishing

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear axle bushes perishing

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,876 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 106,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,843 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2012 83,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,879 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,546 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,546 miles

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

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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AU05 YTV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU05 YTV, 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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AU05 YTV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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