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RF05 YBZ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,461 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at both sides front steering track rods

zero emissions detected

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working came on during test (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at both sides front steering track rods

zero emissions detected

Fail 21 May 2013 91,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 91,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 80,774 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 72,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 36,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 36,103 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF05 YBZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF05 YBZ, 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 RF05 YBZ registered?

RF05 YBZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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