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AU05 RUA

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

316,727 mi
Last recorded316,727 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 316,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 160,540 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SEAT BELTS AND N/S/F BELT NOT CHECKED AT TIME OF TEST ALL SEATS FULL

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 144,798 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT ARB LINK ARM SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured REARS FADED (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE / HANGING DOWN

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Side repeater slightly discoloured OFFSIDE FADED (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 144,781 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE REAR WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / 3MM TREAD / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT ARB LINK ARM SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured REARS FADED (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE / HANGING DOWN

Nail in tyre NEARSIDE REAR / ALSO TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS ()

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Side repeater slightly discoloured OFFSIDE FADED (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 131,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 131,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,597 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 121,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 118,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 118,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 188,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 188,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 114,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,537 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,733 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,815 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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AU05 RUA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU05 RUA, 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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AU05 RUA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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