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YP05 ZXE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,604 miles

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

Offside Front door sil has damage

engine mounts have play

items removed from drivers view before test

test time seems quick as vehicle failed to register!

vehicle was fitted with under and engine covers at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2016 145,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short resting on tail pipe (1.9.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault covered over ! (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door sil has damage

engine mounts have play

items removed from drivers view before test

test time seems quick as vehicle failed to register!

vehicle was fitted with under and engine covers at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 137,779 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,735 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 76,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,179 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 75,804 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2012 75,801 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,602 miles

o/s headlamp bracket broke but secure

o/s outersill badly damaged but structurely secure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 42,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,540 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,909 miles

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

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

some corrosion of brake discs -likely vehicle been stood?

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,909 miles

some corrosion of brake discs -likely vehicle been stood?

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 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YP05 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP05 ZXE registered?

YP05 ZXE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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