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SC05 YMY

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge and side wall damaged

Oil leak excessivie ()

Rear axle bushes perished

engine rattle?

Fail 19 Aug 2017 90,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge and side wall damaged

Oil leak excessivie ()

Rear axle bushes perished

engine rattle?

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,852 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,088 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,088 miles

rear discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,656 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakediscs wearing thin. (will soon need attention)

front brakepads possibly worn low.(unable to fully inspect)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakediscs wearing thin. (will soon need attention)

front brakepads possibly worn low.(unable to fully inspect)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,406 miles

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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SC05 YMY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 SC05 YMY, 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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SC05 YMY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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