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FE55 GWJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,205 mi
Last recorded138,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 138,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low inside edges

handbrake effort just passed 16%

slight tapping noise from engine

surface corrosion rear axle,rear chassis,front subframe,suspension,shockers

Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low inside edges

handbrake effort just passed 16%

slight tapping noise from engine

surface corrosion rear axle,rear chassis,front subframe,suspension,shockers

Pass 1 Jun 2021 134,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate fading

chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2021 134,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear number plate fading

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2020 130,397 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 130,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 120,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,951 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,567 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and close to limit

noise from offside front over rolling road but no fault found

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,071 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 83,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 83,435 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 55,826 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,131 miles

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

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

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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FE55 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FE55 GWJ, 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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FE55 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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