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YR05 APV

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 65,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,934 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,770 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,770 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,594 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 31 May 2013 31,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2012 23,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 23,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,682 miles

rear brake discs corroded

sidewall split and cracking all four tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,737 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,720 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,520 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,520 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,907 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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YR05 APV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR05 APV, 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 YR05 APV registered?

YR05 APV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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