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WK05 JYV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,836 mi
Last recorded88,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 JYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 88,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,136 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe union also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Rough bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Rough bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2-1-0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3-2-1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2015 58,305 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,804 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,712 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,724 miles

both rear brake discs are slightly scored .

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,156 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,784 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,784 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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WK05 JYV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WK05 JYV, 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 WK05 JYV registered?

WK05 JYV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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