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FP05 UVX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

189,037 mi
Last recorded189,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 189,037 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable ball end (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 178,120 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 178,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 168,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 263,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 263,237 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 150,840 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 150,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 127,354 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 127,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,259 miles

Nearside rear lens condensated

Air bag lamp illuminated

Both front discs worn slightly

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both wipers smearing slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre waering unevenly

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag lamp illuminated

Both front discs worn slightly

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both wipers smearing slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear lens condensated

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

Offside rear tyre waering unevenly

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 14 May 2009 84,828 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 84,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 62,116 miles

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

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 UVX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

FP05 UVX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is FP05 UVX safe to buy?

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