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FP05 VUR

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,286 mi
Last recorded61,286 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 61,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,783 miles

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

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 94,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,954 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly on wheel free

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,676 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly on wheel free

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,144 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of coil spring (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,552 miles

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

oil leak from engine/gear box

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,912 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,049 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,821 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake holding on slightly on wheel free ,no evidence on roller test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake holding on slightly on wheel free ,no evidence on roller test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,259 miles

front brake discs well worn

o/s/r tyre perished + well worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,898 miles

both front tyres at 2m

both front tyres peirshed 205/55/16

both rear brakes slight binding

front brake discs well worn

oil leak

osr tyre peirshed

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,544 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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FP05 VUR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUR, 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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FP05 VUR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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