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YM05 SFU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 SFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 116,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,321 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,694 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,520 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,522 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are wearing thin

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 SFU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YM05 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

YM05 SFU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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