MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/ o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear JOIN (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake is slightly binding
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust section is slightly insecure
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear JOIN (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake is slightly binding
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust section is slightly insecure
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded two nuts missing from front pipe
oil leak
windscreen chipped both zones
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and offside rear 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded two nuts missing from front pipe
oil leak
windscreen chipped both zones
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in offside steering rack inner joint
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in offside steering rack inner joint
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY05 BUF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 YY05 BUF, 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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YY05 BUF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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