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FE05 XEG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,922 mi
Last recorded205,922 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 205,922 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking /perishing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 205,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking /perishing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 198,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 198,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 189,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 189,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 179,210 miles

engine oil low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 179,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 167,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheels slighty binding

engine management illuminated

Fail 8 Mar 2014 167,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheels slighty binding

engine management illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 155,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull broken opened throw grill

Fail 21 Feb 2013 155,800 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull broken opened throw grill

Pass 22 Feb 2012 144,995 miles

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

major engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 144,995 miles

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

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,951 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,059 miles

play in inner side rack end

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 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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