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SK05 LYA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 62,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 4 May 2017 49,178 miles

Rear Offside and Nearside tyre valves perished at base of valve, but not leaking.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,630 miles

Protective coating peeling on brake pipe at offside rear.

Fail 4 May 2016 42,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Protective coating peeling on brake pipe at offside rear.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

rear high level brake light covered with tape.

Pass 1 May 2014 28,406 miles

rear high level brake light not working.

slight noise noted on offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 May 2013 22,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 17,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks in tread and sidewalls of both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

Pass 5 May 2010 14,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 14,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres cracking due to age

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,880 miles

fine cracks in outer sidewall and tread of nearside front tyre,no cords exposed.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,537 miles

small cut in tread of nearside front tyre,no cords exposed

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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SK05 LYA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK05 LYA, 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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SK05 LYA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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