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YS05 AXR

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,944 mi
Last recorded125,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 125,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 125,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 123,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,268 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,753 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,753 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 83,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,931 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 81,033 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 81,031 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,100 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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YS05 AXR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YS05 AXR, 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 YS05 AXR registered?

YS05 AXR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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