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Y8 VTS

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 87,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,027 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,220 miles

Unable to obtain smoke reading due to low emmisions Slight scored brake disc front and rear normal for this mileage

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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Y8 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y8 VTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y8 VTS registered?

Y8 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is Y8 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 VTS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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