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DS05 CYZ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 173,988 miles

Engine oil dipstick is broken

Nearside rear indicator is discolouring

Removed hanging object from drivers view to the road

Spare tyre is deflated

Steering felt heavy on lock to lock check - Topped up reservoir fluid

Fail 8 Dec 2017 173,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil dipstick is broken

Nearside rear indicator is discolouring

Offside steering rack gaiter requires a new new securing clip

Removed hanging object from drivers view to the road

Spare tyre is deflated

Steering felt heavy on lock to lock check - Topped up reservoir fluid

Pass 9 Dec 2016 158,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 158,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 158,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clip missing on n/s dip bulb

Fail 6 Jan 2014 112,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

clip missing on n/s dip bulb

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,892 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s inner steering arm, close to limits

signs of over heating on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

play in n/s inner steering arm, close to limits

signs of over heating on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,346 miles

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

play offside steering tie rod

Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,346 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

play offside steering tie rod

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,084 miles

high level stop lamp n/w

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,543 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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DS05 CYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS05 CYZ, 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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DS05 CYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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