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FY55 EVX

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,621 mi
Last recorded85,621 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,621 miles

205/55/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

205/55/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,481 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front brake dics's slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,339 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front brake dics's slightly worn

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

Offside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,397 miles

front discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2011 58,397 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,774 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 51,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 44,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY55 EVX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FY55 EVX, 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 FY55 EVX registered?

FY55 EVX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is FY55 EVX safe to buy?

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