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KP05 XAO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,391 mi
Last recorded115,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,391 miles

rear exhaust brkt broken

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre exhaust silencer broken up inside + rear exhaust in poor condition

signs of coolant leak-top of radiator

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,414 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,171 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,328 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

deep lips on front brake discs

small cracks in o/s/rear tyre sidewall

small lips on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake binding/grabbing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 70,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake binding/grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rattel

front brake pads appear low but discs are steped

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and low on edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rattel

front brake pads appear low but discs are steped

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and low on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,547 miles

rattle inside exhaust

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads appear low

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads appear low

rattle inside exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads appear low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pads appear low

n/s/r lower side light not working

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged run flat

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2009 37,086 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear section heat shield insucure

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 XAO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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