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PF05 YKD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 98,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,152 miles

Front Slight blow from exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in rack

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 95,152 miles

Front Slight blow from exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in rack

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,244 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,214 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,358 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 70,358 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wing damaged

offside mirror taped up but secure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front wing damaged

offside mirror taped up but secure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,533 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 59,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

advise offside mirror glass taped in position but secure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

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

advise offside mirror glass taped in position but secure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 6,215 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,392 miles

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

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,440 miles

front disc(s) worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,195 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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PF05 YKD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PF05 YKD, 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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PF05 YKD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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