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CE05 FAA

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,260 mi
Last recorded153,260 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 153,260 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nsr shocker starting to leak

Fail 15 May 2018 153,160 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

front bumper secured with tape

nsr shocker starting to leak

osf brake pad wearing thin

traction control light came on but then went off

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 131,211 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,192 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 118,192 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 104,230 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,176 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,906 miles

both front tyres have worn inner and outer edges

front brake pads are low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,182 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are split.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly & are only just above the limit of wear.

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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CE05 FAA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE05 FAA, 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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CE05 FAA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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