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HY05 VEB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,603 mi
Last recorded88,603 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,603 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,738 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,389 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear axle bushes starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,304 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,519 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,423 miles

Near side front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,400 miles

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

Near side front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,898 miles

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

radiator corroded and showing signs of leaking

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake pads low

radiator corroded and showing signs of leaking

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,508 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,922 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,357 miles

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

rear service brake 20/out

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,113 miles

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

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

dent to rear section of nearside outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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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HY05 VEB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HY05 VEB, 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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HY05 VEB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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