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YY05 NZA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 147,602 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,320 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 133,320 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 117,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake lever is on to stop when brake released (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,024 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 101,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,017 miles

N/S/F inner rack arm has play in steering

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough

O/S/R shocker damp

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,581 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2011 48,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 May 2011 43,072 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 43,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 36,597 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 28,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 28,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,118 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 NZA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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