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FG55 RCF

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,344 mi
Last recorded134,344 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,090 miles

Front discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

engine compartment air box insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2017 127,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

engine compartment air box insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 196,482 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)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 196,482 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 104,897 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,953 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,380 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 56,481 miles

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2008 38,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,476 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 RCF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RCF, 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 FG55 RCF registered?

FG55 RCF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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