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SV05 YDU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,631 mi
Last recorded97,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,631 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,255 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

camshaft oil seal leaks oil onto timing belt area

Pass 17 May 2012 66,375 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre seatbelt not tested as no buckle showing rear

service reminder on at dash overdue by 2950 miles

engine has oil leaks at timing belt area

Pass 12 May 2011 37,427 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 31,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 21,963 miles

service reminder on at dash, overdue

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,286 miles

slight imballance at front brake readings (within allowed limits)

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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SV05 YDU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV05 YDU, 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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SV05 YDU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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