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YS05 XWB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 108,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,554 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,773 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,698 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,676 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,654 miles

of/side front tyre sidewall cracking and inner shoulder wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,654 miles

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

of/side front tyre sidewall cracking and inner shoulder wearing

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 XWB 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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YS05 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 XWB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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