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YL05 EVR

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,202 mi
Last recorded70,202 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 EVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 70,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,153 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,549 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 50,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,555 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,555 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,388 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 44,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,980 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,135 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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YL05 EVR 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 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 YL05 EVR, 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 YL05 EVR registered?

YL05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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