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FV05 OUO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,497 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,561 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,389 miles

clutch judder

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,386 miles

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

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

clutch judder

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,397 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,738 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

front discs lipped and heat spots

nearside rear tyre has score marks on both sidewalls

rear pads getting low

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,966 miles

Dents & scratches to various panels

Brake hoses perished

Child seat base fitted to NSF seatbelt

Exahust manifold heat shield insecure & rattling

Front & rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Minor kerb damage to alloy wheels

Service due light showing on dashboard

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,966 miles

Brake hoses perished

Child seat base fitted to NSF seatbelt

Dents & scratches to various panels

Exahust manifold heat shield insecure & rattling

Front & rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Minor kerb damage to alloy wheels

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service due light showing on dashboard

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,517 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,498 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 OUO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

FV05 OUO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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