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AK05 XSX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,672 mi
Last recorded174,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 174,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 174,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,567 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,601 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,425 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight bulges and cracks/tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,028 miles

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

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

all tyre treads on edges cracking

front brakes 15% imbalance

front tyre treads 4mm

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 XSX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK05 XSX, 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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What year was AK05 XSX registered?

AK05 XSX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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