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FE05 XCW

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,294 mi
Last recorded41,294 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,294 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 41,293 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,489 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both sides brake disc are thinner

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 27,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 24,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,605 miles

ALL EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES NOT RETRACTING ON SPRINGS,HAVE TO BE CLOSED MANUALY.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 20,605 miles

ALL EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES NOT RETRACTING ON SPRINGS,HAVE TO BE CLOSED MANUALY.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,941 miles

cracks in all tyres on outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broke exhaust still supported

Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 4,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 2,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 1,831 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 1,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 1,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 1,418 miles

slight damage to nearside outer sill at front

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 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

FE05 XCW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is FE05 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 XCW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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