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K17 CER

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,965 mi
Last recorded55,965 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 CER
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,481 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

play in nearside inner rack arm joint

Fail 25 Aug 2016 53,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 51,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,135 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,899 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nr side front straeing arm slightplay

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,262 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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K17 CER is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K17 CER, 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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K17 CER is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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