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DU05 FYV

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,845 miles

C.V BOOTS POOR

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 11 Nov 2017 128,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 116,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall inner lining exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,406 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,369 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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DU05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU05 FYV, 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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DU05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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