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FL55 EXN

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,097 mi
Last recorded92,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 85,178 miles

exhaust corroded n/s front track rod inner has slight play x2 rear coil springs corroded

n/s o/s rear tyres perished outer edge close to tread wear indicators

o/s front indicator showing white

x4 shocks corroded rear boot struts have play boot no leaks center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 15 May 2017 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded n/s front track rod inner has slight play x2 rear coil springs corroded

n/s o/s rear tyres perished outer edge close to tread wear indicators

o/s front indicator showing white

x4 shocks corroded rear boot struts have play boot no leaks center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 May 2016 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 81,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 77,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear disks lipped

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 May 2015 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear disks lipped

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake disc slight lip

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake disc slight lip

Pass 14 May 2013 68,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,204 miles

slight play in nearside front inner track rod balljoint.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside front inner track rod balljoint.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,613 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer mount slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,096 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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FL55 EXN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL55 EXN, 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 FL55 EXN registered?

FL55 EXN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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