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FG55 EBN

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting lower on inner edges+have uneven/stepped treadwear (5.2.3 (e))

front strut has slight play

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting lower on inner edges+have uneven/stepped treadwear (5.2.3 (e))

front strut has slight play

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bkt detatched

play in both front suspension struts

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear+getting lower on inner edges

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,306 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres stepped

front strut inserts have slight play

rear exhaust mounting detatched

rear numberplate showing deterioration

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,553 miles

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

brake pads

rear brake discs showing deterioration

rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pads

rear brake discs showing deterioration

rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,985 miles

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,085 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)

both front brake disc's lightly lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 34,362 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FG55 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG55 EBN, 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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FG55 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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