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NY05 VCD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,720 mi
Last recorded138,720 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,720 miles

slight damage offside front lower bumper and inner wheel arch

Fail 21 Dec 2018 138,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight damage offside front lower bumper and inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 126,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 24 Jul 2015 120,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of front brake discs

nearside and offside front tyres very heavy cracking and bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,279 miles

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Jul 2014 106,279 miles

Nearside 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)

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

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,067 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 89,066 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,584 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped (205/50r17)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,049 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 46,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,170 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 21,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,948 miles

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

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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NY05 VCD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY05 VCD, 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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NY05 VCD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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