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FE05 OLB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,979 mi
Last recorded135,979 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 135,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,921 miles

front foot brake balance close to the limit

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,921 miles

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

front foot brake balance close to the limit

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 99,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer brackets loose and broken but not insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,762 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of cracking/deteriation on out-side walls!!

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,630 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 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE05 OLB, 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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FE05 OLB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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