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FV05 MXU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 141,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s wiring to hub (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s wiring to hub (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 134,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring has a small piece missing!

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Drying up? (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 134,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring has a small piece missing!

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Drying up? (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,408 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,829 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,840 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 49,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,952 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 MXU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

FV05 MXU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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