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KP05 XAL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,319 mi
Last recorded104,319 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,753 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,764 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 97,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,090 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,771 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brakes bind slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake shield corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brakes bind slightly

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake shield corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,980 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,980 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slight perished ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,427 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner face, slight fluctuation on brake application (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (205/55R16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner face, slight fluctuation on brake application (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (205/55R16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Disc pitted on inside edge

Offside Front Disc pitted on inside edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Back seat belts not tested due to stuff on back seats (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Disc pitted on inside edge

Offside Front Disc pitted on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,467 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to return and very dirty which does not help

Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,467 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to return and very dirty which does not help

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,930 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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KP05 XAL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KP05 XAL, 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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KP05 XAL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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