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CA05 NEF

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,016 mi
Last recorded84,016 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,841 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2011 74,841 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,479 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,386 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 54,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both front steering arms

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NEF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA05 NEF, 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 CA05 NEF registered?

CA05 NEF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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