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FL05 KNW

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,984 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle both front bushes perished

Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres are perished

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 91,120 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,544 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,046 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,441 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,697 miles

rear tyres show slight cracking / perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres show slight cracking / perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,331 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,551 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,279 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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FL05 KNW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL05 KNW, 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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FL05 KNW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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