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DE05 UPK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,906 mi
Last recorded159,906 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 159,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 139,631 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 139,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,900 miles

Clip missing from N/S Rack Gaiter

Engine Undertray loose with some of its fixings missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heat Shield around Turbo Charger is insecure and adrift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,408 miles

Blow by on injector

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

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

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

engine management warning light illuminated

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,408 miles

Blow by on injector

engine management warning light illuminated

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,664 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,820 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,814 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs very badly worn

rear brake discs very badly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 42,858 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Rear tyre tread depths low

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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DE05 UPK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE05 UPK, 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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DE05 UPK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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