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FV05 FOJ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,011 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f/ wiper split

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f/seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f/seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,673 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,673 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,467 miles

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

Nearside rear seat back secuered but slack in latch

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front discs lipped and worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,034 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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FV05 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV05 FOJ, 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 FV05 FOJ registered?

FV05 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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