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YY05 BUF

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 101,657 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,389 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,843 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 74,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 74,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,888 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded two nuts missing from front pipe

oil leak

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,665 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,549 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,627 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,888 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 23,884 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,711 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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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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