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2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,550 mi
Last recorded169,550 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 169,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 169,234 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,917 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,543 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 89,543 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,951 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread recommend change

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,127 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,582 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,978 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,006 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,783 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 62,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,835 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre cracking due to age

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 31 May 2011 58,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre cracking due to age

osf seat belt slow to retract

throttle cover on pedal loose

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,574 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,750 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES BECOMING DETERIORATED / STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN SLIGHTLY / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.SA.P..........

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2.5mm

Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FA05 WLK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FA05 WLK, 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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FA05 WLK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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