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FM05 ZVO

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,215 mi
Last recorded129,215 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub frame quite badly corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

both front-rear brake unions quite badly corroded at rear flexi hoses

Fail 4 Jan 2022 108,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear sub frame quite badly corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

both front-rear brake unions quite badly corroded at rear flexi hoses

Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,818 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,818 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 101,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front struts/shocks some wear/lift and upper bearings stiff

Fail 23 Jul 2018 100,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front struts/shocks some wear/lift and upper bearings stiff

rear discs very corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shock shrouds adrift

both rears some fluctuation and discs very corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,247 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shock shrouds adrift

both rears some fluctuation and discs very corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,067 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,060 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,247 miles

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

both rear shock shrouds adrift

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear shock shrouds adrift

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,847 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r lower position light n/w

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f bottom arm bush worn/movement?

o/s/r flexi hose at axle slightly twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r disc corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r disc corroding and pitted (on limit)

o/s/r flexi hose at axle slight twist

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 ZVO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FM05 ZVO, 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 ZVO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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