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FV05 FPC

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,047 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,046 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 134,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,404 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,081 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn.

o/s/f brake slight bind.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake pads worn.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 62,505 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,505 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,352 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,332 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,516 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,931 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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FV05 FPC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV05 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

FV05 FPC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 FPC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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