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YR05 XRJ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,694 miles

E.m.L. on dash

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp unit loose

middle box exhaust rattling, hanger missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,789 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,333 miles

Aftermarket seat covers attatched to both front and rear seats preventing proper inspection

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

Nearside front splash gard insecure at rear of wing

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

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

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside rear and offside rear discs subjected to overheating

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,333 miles

Aftermarket seat covers attatched to both front and rear seats preventing proper inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front splash gard insecure at rear of wing

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside rear and offside rear discs subjected to overheating

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,881 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 39,450 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,989 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 XRJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

YR05 XRJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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