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FY05 WHX

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,274 mi
Last recorded165,274 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 165,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion,

Pass 24 Feb 2020 157,624 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 157,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,083 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 135,072 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

eml on

eml on

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 135,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 127,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 15 May 2015 117,230 miles

N/s/r flexible brake hose has been removed.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 103,344 miles

EML ON

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2014 103,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

EML ON

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,906 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,747 miles

n/s/r suspension leg weeping// o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,051 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,550 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,825 miles

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

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

both front tyre have cuts in thier outer side walls . not deep enought to reach the cords or ply

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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FY05 WHX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY05 WHX, 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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FY05 WHX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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