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LD05 YTN

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,829 miles

both number plate lights dim

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension top mount/bearing noisy on lock to lock turns

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2026 78,828 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens badly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both number plate lights dim

engine turbo heat shield rattling fixing broken off

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension top mount/bearing noisy on lock to lock turns

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2025 75,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 May 2025 75,933 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

SUSPECT may have caliper problems

Pass 15 May 2024 72,622 miles

Both headlamp images poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 72,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both headlamp images poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 68,819 miles

Reverse lights not working

Some slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2023 68,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish and bulbs !!! (4.1.2 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Some slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2022 64,848 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack inner tie rod has play

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

reversing light not working

Fail 11 May 2022 64,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack inner tie rod has play

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension top mount noisy

reversing light not working

Pass 17 May 2021 61,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 61,416 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 60,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 58,503 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 56,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 56,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 54,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,931 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2016 51,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 49,453 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2015 49,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2014 46,403 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 46,403 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 43,712 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 43,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill damage.

o/s/r tyre perished.

rear wiper split.

Pass 14 May 2012 41,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 41,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 May 2011 37,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,234 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 23,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 15,107 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 15,107 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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LD05 YTN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 LD05 YTN, 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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LD05 YTN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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