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DN05 CUW

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 81,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,186 miles

child seat fitted centre seat

oil leak

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,940 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 67,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 60,980 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear shocker appears damp

Fail 27 May 2011 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,438 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 32,456 miles

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

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 CUW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CUW, 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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What year was DN05 CUW registered?

DN05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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