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FG05 OSZ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 103,499 miles

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

Mill light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2014 103,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Mill light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 89,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 89,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 75,674 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,738 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but exhust still scure

Fail 31 May 2011 60,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhust still scure

Fail 14 May 2010 46,323 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,177 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)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 May 2008 24,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front screen swept areas shows surface scratches.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front steering rack inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 7 May 2008 24,314 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front steering rack inner arm inner joint shows play.

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 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OSZ, 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 FG05 OSZ registered?

FG05 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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