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RY05 NFT

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 116,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot struts weak

slight damage outer sills

slight induction noise

slight twist/bend o/s/r metal brake pipe

surface corrosion front subframe,springs,rear axle

Fail 7 Apr 2021 116,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

boot struts weak

n/s wiper worn

slight damage outer sills

slight induction noise

slight twist/bend o/s/r metal brake pipe

surface corrosion front subframe,springs,rear axle

Pass 3 Apr 2020 113,031 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion rear axle

wipers worn

Fail 3 Apr 2020 113,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion rear axle

wipers worn

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,203 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage n/s outer sill

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe

Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight damage n/s outer sill

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion rear axle,front subframe

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,409 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack

slight twist n/s/r brake hose

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,409 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front tyres wearing low

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack

slight twist n/s/r brake hose

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 100,992 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,119 miles

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

slight leak both rear shockers

slight twist o/s rear brake hose

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

slight leak both rear shockers

slight twist o/s rear brake hose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,309 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,149 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,817 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,455 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,455 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2010 41,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,372 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

service light on

Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

service light on

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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RY05 NFT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RY05 NFT, 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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RY05 NFT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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