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YT05 GZE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,650 mi
Last recorded178,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 GZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 178,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 178,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres on 3mm.

cuts in n/s rear tyre.

n/s front wheel bauckled slightly.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,030 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres on 3mm.

both front wing liners loose/insecure.

cuts in n/s rear tyre.

n/s front wheel bauckled slightly.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 3mm.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,011 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear tyres on 3mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,230 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,229 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,553 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on fuel tank straps

noise from offside front top strut mount on turning

slight corrosion on exhaust

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

some perishing on rear axle bushes

some/slight play movement felt in nearside front droplink

very small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on fuel tank straps

noise from offside front top strut mount on turning

slight corrosion on exhaust

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

some corrosion on rim of discs

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

some perishing on rear axle bushes

some/slight play movement felt in nearside front droplink

unable to fully check rear wheel bearings etc due to binding brakes

very small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cooler slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2009 35,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cooler slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,278 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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YT05 GZE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT05 GZE, 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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YT05 GZE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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