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YS05 XVJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,193 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 64,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,157 miles

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

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

clutch high on operation

exhaust centr bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,840 miles

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

Front tyres perished slightly

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,220 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 44,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres perishing,cords not visable

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,774 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,344 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2008 22,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XVJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

YS05 XVJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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