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EX05 FHS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 190,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met the requirements requires attention

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,510 miles

slight play steering inner rack ends

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,435 miles

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

NSF TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER NOT PROPERLY SECURED BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER NOT PROPERLY SECURED BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

NSF TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER NOT PROPERLY SECURED BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER NOT PROPERLY SECURED BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,131 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F wheel bering noise

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,041 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,487 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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EX05 FHS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX05 FHS, 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 EX05 FHS registered?

EX05 FHS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FHS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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