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YS05 VRK

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,674 miles

Offside Front Headlight bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 169,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,699 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,691 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f & o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 96,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s/f tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 93,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s/f tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,898 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,312 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,992 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,992 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2012 63,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,014 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

slight play in o s f steering rack arm [drum stick]

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,133 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n s f tyre outer sidewall perished

n s r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,686 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 VRK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VRK, 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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YS05 VRK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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