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AU05 RUW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,547 mi
Last recorded105,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,547 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 105,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 90,627 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 90,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,520 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,520 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,257 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,646 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,503 miles

Front washers partially blocked

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,503 miles

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

Front washers partially blocked

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,053 miles

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

Nearside front Tyre is cracked and perished

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,081 miles

all brakediscs corroding + fronts wearing

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,664 miles

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

both front tyre walls perished

front + rear brakediscs wearing/ lipped

Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyre walls perished

front + rear brakediscs wearing/ lipped

rear exhaust strap corroded away

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,132 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,380 miles

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

tyres have various stone cuts in treads

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,889 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,524 miles

nsf tyre has wear to sidewall due to curbing

Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,524 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre has wear to sidewall due to curbing

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 RUW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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