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FV54 EOU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,542 mi
Last recorded171,542 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 171,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s front 1.8 mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre 2-3000 miles. n/s/r 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

n/s of windscreen cracked. Not affecting drivers view.

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Nov 2016 171,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s front 1.8 mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre 2-3000 miles. n/s/r 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

n/s of windscreen cracked. Not affecting drivers view.

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2015 150,672 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 150,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 123,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around o/s/r shocker

oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,716 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 109,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel injector loose in cylinder head.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2010 65,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,620 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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FV54 EOU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 FV54 EOU, 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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FV54 EOU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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