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YY05 BUU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,087 mi
Last recorded154,087 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 154,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 154,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,956 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 144,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 135,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 102,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,616 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 73,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,989 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,636 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 50,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,979 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 BUU 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 80%.

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 YY05 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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