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AK05 KOU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,806 miles

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

rear no plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emisions to clean to measure

front tyre tred getting low n/s and o/s

n/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

ride height link on rear beam in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,220 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 27,684 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK05 KOU, 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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AK05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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