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YD05 YYG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner arch (1.9.2a)

Front strut top bearings tight

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,110 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 9 May 2013 55,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs wire insecure o/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on edge ?

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,785 miles

coil springs complete

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged and is just legal 1.6mm

n/s/r child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit

o/s/r brake slightly binding

unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2011 39,785 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs complete

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged and is just legal 1.6mm

n/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit

o/s/r brake slightly binding

unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,374 miles

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

no emissions print due to fap fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

no emmisions print due to fap fitted

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 YYG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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