MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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.
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.
FRONT UNDER TRAY NOT SECURE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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