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YIW 7023

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 7023
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,623 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,931 miles

Dampness around fuel tank,no leaks evident

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,931 miles

Dampness around fuel tank,no leaks evident

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,161 miles

Head lamp wash not working

offside dip beam image poor

Fail 19 Mar 2014 95,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Head lamp wash not working

offside dip beam image poor

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,248 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YIW 7023 is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red 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 YIW 7023, 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 YIW 7023 registered?

YIW 7023 is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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