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FD05 UOA

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,359 mi
Last recorded127,359 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,359 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 109,945 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,985 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,139 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 33,539 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,341 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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FD05 UOA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FD05 UOA, 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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FD05 UOA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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