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KW05 FDL

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,783 mi
Last recorded145,783 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 145,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,791 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,108 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,108 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014
Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

play felt in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering rack at nearside

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,887 miles

both front brake discs and pads wearing thin

offside rear brake disc pitting on inside

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake discs and pads wearing thin

offside rear brake disc pitting on inside

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,973 miles

nearside rear tyre irregular wear

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in both sides steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,082 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but no roughness when rotated.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,933 miles

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

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

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

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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KW05 FDL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW05 FDL, 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 KW05 FDL registered?

KW05 FDL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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