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DN05 CEU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,958 miles

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

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

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken has multiple cracks but still secure (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side indicator repeater lens cover broken

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced broken mounts no image (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken has multiple cracks but still secure (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side indicator repeater lens cover broken

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,811 miles

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

NSF tyre outer sidewall heavily curb rubbed

Fail 7 Jul 2008 28,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSF tyre outer sidewall heavily curb rubbed

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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DN05 CEU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 DN05 CEU, 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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DN05 CEU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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