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FX05 OGV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,571 mi
Last recorded135,571 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 135,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal pipe badly bent close to caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,591 miles

Both rear tyres cracking with age

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 121,587 miles

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

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)

Both rear tyres cracking with age

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,016 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 110,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,011 miles

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear wiper is inop

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear wiper is inop

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 61,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,321 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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FX05 OGV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX05 OGV, 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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FX05 OGV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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