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YD05 KGW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 107,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2017 107,639 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2016 103,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 96,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 87,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,564 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play nsf steering arm at rack end

Pass 26 May 2012 61,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 61,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 52,812 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 1 May 2010 44,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 44,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 35,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 KGW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YD05 KGW, 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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YD05 KGW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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