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FG55 RBU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,839 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,578 miles

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

Front wipers clear but knock on screen advice only

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge advice

Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer excessive corrosion hole in exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers clear but knock on screen advice only

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge advice

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,966 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust system rusty and slightly blowing

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,966 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust system rusty and slightly blowing

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 28 May 2015 123,582 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,698 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 52,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs heavily coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,614 miles

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

both rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,481 miles

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 RBU 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 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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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