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FY05 YTV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,246 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 71,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe To Backbox Loose/Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre Pipe Mounting Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heat Damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,110 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides and rear axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,936 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 49,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,382 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,382 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,107 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 46,101 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,606 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front inner brake discs corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,006 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 41,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FY05 YTV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY05 YTV, 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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FY05 YTV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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