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YR05 DWU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,078 mi
Last recorded136,078 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 136,078 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,304 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,783 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,387 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 109,103 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,486 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 93,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,089 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,877 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,877 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,820 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 DWU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

YR05 DWU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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