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CF05 ADV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,156 mi
Last recorded125,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Only closes properly once or twice in ten attempts at closing. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 201,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Only closes properly once or twice in ten attempts at closing. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,583 miles

Centre stop lamp not working, disconnected.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One of the two bulbs not functioning. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working, disconnected.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One of the two bulbs not functioning. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,520 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,520 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,423 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,752 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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CF05 ADV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CF05 ADV, 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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CF05 ADV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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