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CA05 MXS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,249 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,925 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides inner tread blocks also worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,995 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

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

brake pipes coated in grease preventing full inspection

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

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

brake pipes coated in grease preventing full inspection

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perishing (cracks in tread)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre perishing (cracks in tread)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,730 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perishing (cracks in tread)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre perishing (cracks in tread)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease preventing full inspection

both rear tyres have cracks in tread face

park brake application uneven n/s 123kg o/s 170 kg

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F ABS wire tight on suspension travel

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 11 Mar 2014 56,629 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,627 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,232 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,409 miles

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)

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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CA05 MXS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 MXS, 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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CA05 MXS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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