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CE55 FAA

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 125,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear beam axle bushes splitting

Fail 12 May 2017 125,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear beam axle bushes splitting

Pass 20 May 2016 120,465 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 120,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,347 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 104,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of excessive heat build up in both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,822 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,892 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,559 miles

Rear ehxhaust silencer supporting strap broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,292 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

front disc showing wear

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,452 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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CE55 FAA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CE55 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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CE55 FAA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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