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YR05 VUW

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,854 mi
Last recorded65,854 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,256 miles

stop lamp missing

abs light illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,285 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 54,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,847 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,434 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 25,432 miles

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

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 VUW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

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