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YY05 NYF

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 NYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 141,027 miles

Front brake discs corroded, nearside front and offside rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,639 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 64,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,526 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 46,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,494 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in stearing rack(both sides)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,494 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in stearing rack(both sides)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,389 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,389 miles

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

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

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 NYF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YY05 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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