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LB05 YJA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,657 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front shock absorbers have just started to have alight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,870 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 80,870 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,485 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 85,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust strap broken, exhaust system still fully supported

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished/ cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished/ cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 25,119 miles

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

nsf tyre wall curbed

Pass 28 May 2012 23,893 miles

nsf tyre wall curbed

Pass 31 May 2011 22,356 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,356 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,245 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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LB05 YJA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LB05 YJA, 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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LB05 YJA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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