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YA05 LYJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,922 mi
Last recorded143,922 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 129,839 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread should replace. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre. (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread should replace. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake binding, marginal pass, should investigate.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

engine undershield poorly supported. marginal pass.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,985 miles

FRONT UNDER TRAY NOT SECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT UNDER TRAY NOT SECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror cover

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,958 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,272 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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YA05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YA05 LYJ, 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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YA05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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