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DV55 FFZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 100,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint above sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

service light on

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,254 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil filler cap insecure, causing oil leak.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on.

oil filler cap insecure, causing oil leak.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,378 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished&aged

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished&aged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 29,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,045 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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DV55 FFZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 DV55 FFZ, 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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DV55 FFZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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