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FV05 OUS

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 83,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 50,938 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 81,953 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,283 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 50,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 48,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 46,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,232 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,641 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear both rear tyres cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,232 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 31,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 28,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,282 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 22,257 miles

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

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

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 OUS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

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

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