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YF05 BYD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,415 mi
Last recorded100,415 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,175 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear upper side light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of both front tyres cutting out

Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of both front tyres cutting out

Pass 15 May 2012 76,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 76,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,071 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 50,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 39,144 miles

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

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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YF05 BYD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF05 BYD, 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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What year was YF05 BYD registered?

YF05 BYD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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