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FX55 XSP

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,945 miles

Offside Front seat belt opperation after disconnection slightly slow returning

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 37,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front seat belt opperation after disconnection slightly slow returning

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,217 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 35,217 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 29,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,072 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 19,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,614 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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FX55 XSP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX55 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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