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ML05 YGC

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link not the same material than nearside

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,247 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,155 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,478 miles

Front lower

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front lower

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabiliser link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,747 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,910 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,460 miles

advise n/s/f tyre close to wear markers

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 38,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,122 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 24,309 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 24,309 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,544 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ML05 YGC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML05 YGC, 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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ML05 YGC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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