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YW05 AKV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,254 mi
Last recorded184,254 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 184,254 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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

both front door handles sticking slightly

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

drivers seat fabric damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 184,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

both front door handles sticking slightly

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

drivers seat fabric damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2015 168,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 145,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 132,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 110,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,597 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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YW05 AKV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YW05 AKV, 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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YW05 AKV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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