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YM05 JMU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 JMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 77,451 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 75,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 75,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 70,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside rear shock absorber dirt cover insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,934 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 54,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 54,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,433 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 6,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,766 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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YM05 JMU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YM05 JMU, 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 YM05 JMU registered?

YM05 JMU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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