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YP05 PZN

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 PZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 110,763 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 110,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 105,232 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tail gate not opening

Pass 6 Aug 2022 99,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general under body wear

Pass 12 Jul 2021 96,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 96,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,976 miles

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in nsf top mount

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

osr tyre wearing on inner edge and tread on 3mm

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in nsf top mount

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,844 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,198 miles

rear engine mount rubber splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,303 miles

Front tyres PSI appears low.

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,303 miles

Front tyres PSI appears low.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,348 miles

Offside rear tyre cracks poor condition.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,036 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,720 miles

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

slight play in rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YP05 PZN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YP05 PZN, 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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YP05 PZN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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