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VN05 YCJ

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,445 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,655 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,470 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 80,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,810 miles

front discs corroded

rear silencer rear bracket broken, exhaust secure.

Fail 4 Mar 2017 121,892 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear silencer rear bracket broken, exhaust secure.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,601 miles

Exhaust rear box rear mount broken, centre mount also deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,155 miles

Bonnet prop clip is broken.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear seat back latch did not lock initially.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,257 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,913 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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VN05 YCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VN05 YCJ, 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 VN05 YCJ registered?

VN05 YCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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