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FM05 JKN

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,194 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 53,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,935 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,935 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)

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,589 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,940 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FM05 JKN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM05 JKN, 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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FM05 JKN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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