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DE05 UPY

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,025 mi
Last recorded117,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,032 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,032 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,175 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,079 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 May 2011 50,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 56,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 28,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

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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DE05 UPY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 UPY, 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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DE05 UPY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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