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SV05 YEB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens has condensation

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp lens has condensation

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,339 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,650 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,332 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,329 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,011 miles

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

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

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 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 SV05 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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