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YF05 DBX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 DBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,518 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All at rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower section . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of both washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All at rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,521 miles

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

Nearside front sill damaged.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 38,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front sill damaged.

Pass 26 May 2016 35,873 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 35,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,629 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 50,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked in treads

Pass 25 May 2012 27,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,624 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 26,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 23,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,727 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 33,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,348 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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YF05 DBX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DBX, 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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YF05 DBX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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