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FD55 LXA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,781 mi
Last recorded132,781 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 132,773 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets and rubbers broken off hanging on axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,757 miles

NS and OS front wheel arch liners badly damaged

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,757 miles

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

NS and OS front wheel arch liners badly damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,297 miles

NS and OS front wheel arch liners damaged and insecure

OSR tyre showing signs of perishing, worn close to limit and has a nail through tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NS and OS front wheel arch liners damaged and insecure

OSR tyre showing signs of perishing, worn close to limit and has a nail through tread

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,507 miles

NS and OS front wheel arch liners badly damaged and insecure

NSR bearing possibly making slight noise when rotated

OSR tyre worn close to limit and showing signs of perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,356 miles

NS and OS front wheel arch liners badly damaged and insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,356 miles

NS and OS front wheel arch liners badly damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,288 miles

front inner plastic arches insecure.

Pass 30 May 2013 401,661 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 40,166 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 34,896 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 34,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 29,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,000 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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FD55 LXA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD55 LXA, 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 FD55 LXA registered?

FD55 LXA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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