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YD05 FEF

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,497 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Nov 2011 86,497 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,155 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 71,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in n/s/f steering rack end

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YD05 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD05 FEF, 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 YD05 FEF registered?

YD05 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 FEF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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