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FV05 HXS

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 142,182 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn very close to limit

play from inner rack joints

Fail 30 Nov 2017 142,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre worn very close to limit

offside rear upper side light not working

play from inner rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2016 139,074 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 139,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken @ bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

EML on dash

Nearside rear brake pads worn very low -close to excess-

Under bonnet scuttle loose {bolts missing}

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,304 miles

Both rear shocks damp

Both rear tyres worn close to there min limit!

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit if not below (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 136,303 miles

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

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

Both rear shocks damp

Both rear tyres worn close to there min limit!

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit if not below (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,660 miles

Engine under cover loose

Nearside front lower arm (bushes) worn

Offside rear tyre close to limit & worn very low on edges

Fail 26 Nov 2014 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine under cover loose

Nearside front lower arm (bushes) worn

Offside rear tyre close to limit & worn very low on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 125,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 125,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pads

Fail 3 Dec 2012 109,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see inner brake pads

Pass 29 Dec 2011 93,959 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 HXS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

FV05 HXS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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