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FN55 UVS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,526 mi
Last recorded133,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 133,526 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S rack end has play

O/S/R wheel slightly sticking on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,526 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S rack end has play

O/S/R wheel slightly sticking on

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,778 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

additional hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

additional hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Jan 2015 116,479 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 107,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Top brake light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2014 107,371 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Top brake light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 95,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,238 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 88,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2010 133,021 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,626 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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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FN55 UVS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN55 UVS, 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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FN55 UVS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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