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FG55 RGV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,357 miles

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

aux drive belt worn

Fail 5 Jan 2018 83,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux drive belt worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,967 miles

Engine management light on

Slight play in o/s steering inner tie rod

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,967 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre 3 mm and wearing uneven inner close to limit

Slight play in o/s steering inner tie rod

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,768 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,766 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,948 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,674 miles

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

slight wear both front steering rack ends

Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight wear both front steering rack ends

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,623 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in both rack ends

Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight wear in both rack ends

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,334 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 RGV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

FG55 RGV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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