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WG05 DSY

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,759 mi
Last recorded185,759 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 DSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 185,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 185,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 172,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,238 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 156,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2011 108,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 93,989 miles

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted

Fail 12 May 2010 93,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 78,516 miles

n/s rear seat child seat fitted

Fail 13 May 2009 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Tracking

n/s rear seat child seat fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 63,870 miles

slight play in steering rack.

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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WG05 DSY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WG05 DSY, 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 WG05 DSY registered?

WG05 DSY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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