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FP05 YVF

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,392 miles

NSF tyre worn close to limit.

OSF tyre worn close to limit.

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

Play in NS steering arm, inside gaiter.

Play in OS steering arm, inside gaiter.

Slight binding OSR brake.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

NSF tyre worn close to limit.

OSF tyre worn close to limit.

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

Play in NS steering arm, inside rack gaiter.

Play in OS steering arm, inside rack gaiter.

Slight binding OSR brake.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,345 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

slight play rack ends

Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all brake discs worn

slight play rack ends

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,482 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack drum sticks

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,306 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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FP05 YVF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FP05 YVF, 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 FP05 YVF registered?

FP05 YVF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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