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HJ05 YWK

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,903 mi
Last recorded163,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,756 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,133 miles

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 95,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,997 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,375 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,733 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Pass 20 May 2011 45,517 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Unable to see forward testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 20 May 2011 45,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to see forward testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,009 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front seatbelts slow to return

damage to screen outside drivers view offside

front and rear number plate font

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,265 miles

Engine undertray fitted & top cover

Front & Rear number plates font not standard, although they pass the MOT you may get pulled over by the police

Offside rear indicator slightly bleached

Windscreen badly damaged outside swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,731 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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HJ05 YWK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ05 YWK, 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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HJ05 YWK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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