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SL05 YVN

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,556 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted impeding inspection of some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 118,553 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted impeding inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,275 miles

Coolant leak Coolant Header Tank Cap appears loose ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 114,275 miles

Coolant leak Coolant Header Tank Cap appears loose ()

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and especially offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2013 77,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front brake pads seem low and discs slightly worn

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre on 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front brake pads seem low and discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2011 65,359 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,359 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,102 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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SL05 YVN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL05 YVN, 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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SL05 YVN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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