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FP55 HSL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,804 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,804 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,161 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight smear nearside front wiper

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,315 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight smear nearside front wiper

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 May 2012 68,991 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,334 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 30,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 30,042 miles

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

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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FP55 HSL 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 FP55 HSL, 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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FP55 HSL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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