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DY05 WTA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid change due?

Dash warning illuminated

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror smashed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all of body has fluid on surface (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror smashed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit today (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 82,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit today (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 76,248 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 10 May 2017 76,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,090 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,721 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,883 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 58,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn & pads worn low

front tyres worn low 205-55-15

rear brake discs worn & pads worn low

rear tyres worn & perished 205-55-16

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,133 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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DY05 WTA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY05 WTA, 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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DY05 WTA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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