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YX05 URE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 URE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front n/s headlight damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Fail 16 Mar 2016 115,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 113,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,860 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,839 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,925 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,922 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,436 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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YX05 URE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YX05 URE, 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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YX05 URE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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