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SK05 LYF

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,403 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,403 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,209 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nearside windscreen wiper torn but still clears screen

Rear brake discs on inside edges slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,577 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 34,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,074 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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SK05 LYF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LYF, 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 SK05 LYF registered?

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

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