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KE55 PHX

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 PHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 96,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2026 96,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower lower rear exhaust silencer fixings badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 89,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower lower rear exhaust silencer fixings badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/A and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 87,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 86,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 64,348 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

rear tyres perished,recommend renewal.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,337 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,845 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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KE55 PHX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KE55 PHX, 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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KE55 PHX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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