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YS05 VRN

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,389 mi
Last recorded134,389 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 134,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 134,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,938 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,163 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,445 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 VRN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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