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FM05 OTE

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

58,633 mi
Last recorded58,633 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,633 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,917 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 46,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 44,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 44,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,031 miles

Centre exhaust bracket has broken away, not effecting support.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 42,031 miles

Centre exhaust bracket has broken away, not effecting support.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,421 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,556 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 31,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 22,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,308 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OTE, 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 FM05 OTE registered?

FM05 OTE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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