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FV55 HBD

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 206,313 miles

advise seat osf wobble front disks osf cv boot poor job front tyers low fog light poor job

Fail 21 Jun 2014 125,133 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,209 miles

offside front brake is binding/ whilst it passes the minimum mot standard/ it is below the service standard and may deteriorate if left unattended

offside rear fog lamp lens secured with tape/ may be damaged under tape

Fail 15 Jun 2013 110,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake is binding/ whilst it passes the minimum mot standard/ it is below the service standard and may deteriorate if left unattended

offside rear fog lamp lens secured with tape/ may be damaged under tape

Fail 22 May 2012 98,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs incomplete (not a safety issue)

Pass 22 May 2012 98,932 miles

both rear coil springs incomplete (not a safety issue)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,790 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brakes 27% unbalanced due to binding nearside rear brake

Fail 17 Jun 2010 72,662 miles

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

front brake disc worn/ rippled

light scoring to rear discs

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,662 miles

front brake disc worn/ rippled

light scoring to rear discs

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,868 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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FV55 HBD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV55 HBD, 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 FV55 HBD registered?

FV55 HBD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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