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FP05 RVU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 130,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 112,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 98,414 miles

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

Front brakes getting thin

Front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp inside (1.3.2d)

boot lid difficult to open

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,263 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brakes getting thin

Front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp inside (1.3.2d)

boot lid difficult to open

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,941 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 70,833 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,047 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)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 May 2011 66,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 63,275 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,166 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 May 2009 48,206 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,035 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,842 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RVU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP05 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

FP05 RVU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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