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RK05 DYW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 107,199 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,482 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,337 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,020 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 73,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,669 miles

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

front disc worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

front disc worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,988 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,166 miles

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

both front tyre's nearing wear bars!

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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RK05 DYW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK05 DYW, 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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RK05 DYW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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