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CE05 WRU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,670 miles

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

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

both front steering arms have play

exhaust corroded

slight blow rear exhaust join

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front steering arms have play

exhaust corroded

slight blow rear exhaust join

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 76,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,009 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,930 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,763 miles

inner face of front brake discs in rusty condition

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

evidence of slight dampness on both rear shockers

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,016 miles

evidence of slight dampness on both rear shockers

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,891 miles

1..o/s and n/s rear tyres worn low..2..rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,244 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,244 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,992 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 WRU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE05 WRU, 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 WRU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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