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CF05 FGO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,620 mi
Last recorded188,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 188,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

injector seals leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2026 188,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 114,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 179,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S+O/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S+O/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,033 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,033 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

leak around fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,601 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 84,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,705 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,194 miles

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

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play noted

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play noted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,194 miles

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

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

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play noted

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play noted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,591 miles

nearside front sterring rack inner joint has slight play noted

offside front sterring rack inner joint has slight play noted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,900 miles

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

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 FGO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF05 FGO, 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 FGO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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