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GV05 YHC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,672 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 47,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 45,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,016 miles

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 4 Dec 2020 41,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,028 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,956 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,909 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 22,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,562 miles

both rear discs corroded

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,931 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,709 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre depth low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 14,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre depth low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,801 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust silencer joints

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre depth low on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 10,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 8,303 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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GV05 YHC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV05 YHC, 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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GV05 YHC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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