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FE05 FFV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,632 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,632 miles

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,197 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,242 miles

Bonnet not closing properly bur is secure

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,242 miles

Bonnet not closing properly bur is secure

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,020 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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FE05 FFV 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 61.5%.

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 FE05 FFV, 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 FE05 FFV registered?

FE05 FFV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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