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KU05 XBO

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,960 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 81,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,984 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,649 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 77,646 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

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

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

Oil pressure warning fault

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,814 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 73,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,614 miles

Tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,511 miles

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

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

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

Tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,321 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,997 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,561 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perished

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,534 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyre sidewalls perished

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,448 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges,perishing outer edges

slight play offside inner steering arm

Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges,perishing outer edges

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,271 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 7 Jan 2009 34,271 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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KU05 XBO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 KU05 XBO, 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 KU05 XBO registered?

KU05 XBO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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