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CE05 FKU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around axle bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around axle bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,226 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion present both sides around axle mounts

Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,839 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,783 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,852 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear It was not possible to inspect the rear seat belts as the rear seats were folded down and the presenter's personal items were in the rear of the vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust clamp to silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,423 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,373 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,347 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,395 miles

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 FKU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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