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AO55 EXC

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,241 mi
Last recorded141,241 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,357 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 137,352 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed wiring from under bonnet exposed and could cause a short and fire (1.9.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both front head lamp washers do not work correctly (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bulge is at least 90% of the tyre side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,984 miles

damage to both outer sills

exhaust deteriorated

long travel on foot brake

Fail 2 Nov 2016 127,984 miles

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

damage to both outer sills

exhaust deteriorated

long travel on foot brake

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,058 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,058 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,534 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,531 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,700 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,600 miles

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

front discs lipped corroded

os inner rack slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2012 88,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

front discs lipped corroded

os inner rack slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,648 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,565 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,176 miles

os sill damaged + passenger side scraped

Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os sill damaged + passenger side scraped

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 47,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,901 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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AO55 EXC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO55 EXC, 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 AO55 EXC registered?

AO55 EXC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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