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EF05 YBB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,629 mi
Last recorded212,629 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 212,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 205,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 198,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 198,211 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 189,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 177,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 164,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,471 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 132,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 119,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 106,033 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 106,033 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2012 93,569 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 93,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,730 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 51,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,155 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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EF05 YBB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EF05 YBB, 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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What year was EF05 YBB registered?

EF05 YBB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EF05 YBB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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