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FG05 OSE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,654 mi
Last recorded111,654 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,958 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,653 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,922 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade req,d = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,922 miles

rear wiper blade req,d = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,611 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

rear wiper blade req,d - N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND SIDE WALL CRACKING - O/S/F TYRE COME CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM -

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,904 miles

rear wiper blade split - N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING AND CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM rear brake pads low aprx 80% worn some corrosion/scoring rear brake discs o/s/f tyre come close aprx 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,241 miles

light surface scratching front w/screen from old wiper blades n/s/r tyre side wall cracking some scoring corrosion rear brake discs rear brake pads aprx 70% worn n/s/r tyre coming close to limit aprx 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

light surface scratching front w/screen from old wiper blades n/s/r tyre side wall cracking some scoring corrosion rear brake discs rear brake pads aprx 70% worn n/s/r tyre coming close to limit aprx 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,686 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking front wiper blades some smearing advise change soon

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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FG05 OSE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG05 OSE, 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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FG05 OSE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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