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YS05 HVG

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 HVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 165,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 154,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 137,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 128,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 112,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 47,588 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 47,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,232 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,232 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

child seat fitted to rear , cant test full length of seat belt large under trays fitted cant see all testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,718 miles

child seat fitted to rear , cant test full length of seat belt large under trays fitted cant see all testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,566 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 HVG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YS05 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

YS05 HVG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 HVG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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