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FN55 UWM

2005 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

157,072 mi
Last recorded157,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 157,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 149,104 miles

NSF tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2017 149,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

NSF tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 144,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 144,433 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING AND IN POOR CONDITION.

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

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 144,433 miles

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER (6.1.D.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING AND IN POOR CONDITION.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 139,168 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,787 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken rear

Fail 16 Oct 2012 132,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 26 Oct 2011 120,512 miles

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

nsr tyre slight distorion (205/50/17/y)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 120,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre slight distorion (205/50/17/y)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,681 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 73,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 73,165 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,514 miles

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 UWM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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