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AU05 RWW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,127 mi
Last recorded226,127 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 226,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,846 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,846 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,657 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 1 Feb 2016 128,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,372 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 100,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,953 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,058 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 59,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008

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 RWW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU05 RWW, 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 RWW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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