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YF05 VLC

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,486 mi
Last recorded72,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,289 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,289 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken away-Adaquetly supported at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,781 miles

exhaust back box strap corroded has had a temperay repair

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2010 15,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,837 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 VLC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

YF05 VLC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YF05 VLC safe to buy?

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