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FE55 GWL

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,202 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,342 miles

Front pad lining getting low.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,342 miles

Front pad lining getting low.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,288 miles

N/S Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,288 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Rear tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,325 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 12,325 miles

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

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 GWL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE55 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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