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FP55 VGC

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,273 mi
Last recorded125,273 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,273 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 119,196 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner steering rack joint minor wear

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner steering rack joint minor wear

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 105,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 100,252 miles

rear brake disc surfaces reducing through corossion

Fail 12 Dec 2012 100,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake disc surfaces reducing through corossion

Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,025 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,025 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,106 miles

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

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 VGC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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