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FV05 XCS

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 98,763 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 98,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,232 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 111,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,730 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 XCS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

FV05 XCS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 XCS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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