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FX55 WTL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 108,531 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both steering inner joints ()

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Unable to open boot accessed only via rear seat

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch inner liner detached

Fail 20 May 2021 108,530 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both steering inner joints ()

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Unable to open boot accessed only via rear seat

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch inner liner detached

Pass 11 Jun 2020 107,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 106,682 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,075 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 96,683 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken x 2 (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,034 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,889 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,260 miles

Front discs pitted.

Nail and bolt in nearside front tyre.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs pitted.

Nail and bolt in nearside front tyre.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,168 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FX55 WTL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FX55 WTL, 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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FX55 WTL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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