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YF05 EKR

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,923 mi
Last recorded83,923 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 83,919 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 68,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,649 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 49,355 miles

advise front & rear brake inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2011 40,854 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,670 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,670 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 18,222 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 EKR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

YF05 EKR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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