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FP05 RVE

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,475 mi
Last recorded101,475 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,016 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,014 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,988 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,751 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,302 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,235 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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FP05 RVE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP05 RVE, 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 FP05 RVE registered?

FP05 RVE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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