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YC05 CZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 151,603 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 151,576 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 150,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 150,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,159 miles

drop link rubbers poor

headlight aim poor

rear shockers damp

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,457 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,810 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,809 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,724 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,520 miles

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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YC05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YC05 CZJ, 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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YC05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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