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RV05 MYY

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

283,600 mi
Last recorded283,600 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 283,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light taped up

brake pedal rubber missing

chips in windscreen

dipstick broken unable to read engine oil level

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

front exhaust shields broken

oil leaks

rear wiper blade split

slight play nearside front steering arm

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2021 164,604 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Manifold heatshield loose.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 164,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield a little lose

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 164,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield a little lose

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 159,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield a little low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 159,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield a little low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded osf/osr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 154,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 148,861 miles

Front exhaust shield rattle

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r door catch feels like it needs adjustment

Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front exhaust shield rattle

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine smoky when cold

Pass 1 May 2015 142,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 142,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 138,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 138,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage

both ends of steering rack worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,538 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage

both ends of steering rack worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,298 miles

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

body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,298 miles

body damage

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,307 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,198 miles

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

slight water damage to front number plate

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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RV05 MYY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RV05 MYY, 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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RV05 MYY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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