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FV05 OUU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,402 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered unable to inspect fully

Fail 23 Jan 2017 105,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered unable to inspect fully

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack End Slight Play

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,505 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 57,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,733 miles

offside rear brake pads worn down alot more than nearside.Ok in rollers, not sticking

oil on undershield

slight noise from nearside rear wheel/bearing

Pass 25 May 2011 41,569 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 34,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing and age cracking

front brake discs worn and corroding on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2009 28,412 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 21,590 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 OUU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

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