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YP05 VPA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,757 mi
Last recorded148,757 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 148,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 148,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,091 miles

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 2 Jun 2015 134,045 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,096 miles

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,610 miles

rear exhaust mount broke

rear fog light held in by duck tape

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs are pitted

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake Disc slightly worn

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

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

Offside front brake Disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside front tre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly scuffed

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 VPA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPA, 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 YP05 VPA registered?

YP05 VPA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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