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PY05 KWE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 KWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Fail 24 Jul 2020 101,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,495 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,495 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,702 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 76,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 72,142 miles

rear exhaust mount loose

Fail 2 Jan 2017 72,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,801 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front slight play in track rod

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 59,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,942 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,398 miles

front tyres very low on edges - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

slight damage on front number plate

Fail 22 Oct 2012 50,398 miles

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

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

front tyres very low on edges - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,843 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PY05 KWE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PY05 KWE, 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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What year was PY05 KWE registered?

PY05 KWE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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