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DE05 WXM

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm reading (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm reading (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm reading (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm reading (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,243 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre has little or no tread pattern on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 100,242 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak of exhaust gasses (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid level low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre has little or no tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 955 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,523 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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DE05 WXM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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