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WJ05 VYF

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,316 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 57,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 48,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to recoil.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack pinion.

Offside Front Seat belt slow to recoil.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, corroded & ribbed

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, Corroded & only braking on approximately 50% off the disc

Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, corroded & ribbed

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, Corroded & only braking on approximately 50% off the disc

Pass 10 May 2016 41,230 miles

both front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 35,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,979 miles

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 3 May 2012 28,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,013 miles

front and rear pads getting low

front discs worn

front underside of car covered with belly pan

rear discs worn inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,364 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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WJ05 VYF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ05 VYF, 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 WJ05 VYF registered?

WJ05 VYF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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