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RY05 ZYL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust strap corroded through - recommend replacing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,201 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust strap corroded through - recommend replacing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,761 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,759 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,064 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,861 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,387 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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 ZYL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYL, 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 RY05 ZYL registered?

RY05 ZYL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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