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FM05 LCE

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,485 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,485 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 109,593 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 109,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,538 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 107,538 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,593 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear o/s brake binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear o/s brake binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear o/s brake has been very hot at some time

wiper blades could be better, they are splitting at the ends

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rack end sockets worn o/s and n/s

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in the rack end sockets

Fail 16 Jul 2010 66,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s rack end sockets have some play in them

Pass 1 Aug 2009 60,480 miles

slight play in the o/s and n/s rack end sockets

worn tyres now fitted to the rear , near min tread

Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

slight play in the o/s and n/s rack end sockets

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,752 miles

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

Front brakes 16% out of balance

slight play in the o/s and n/s rack end sockets

wiper blades advisory

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

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FM05 LCE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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