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YR05 CHL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,873 mi
Last recorded132,873 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 213,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,520 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 130,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 187,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

emissions just met requirements

engine idle somtimes rough

o/e/r wheel slight binding

oil leek

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,062 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,504 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,659 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 19 Feb 2008 31,500 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 31,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to front registration plate

slight damage to rear registration plate

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 CHL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR05 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

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

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