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KX05 ZLU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,795 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 114,514 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 114,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on dash

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,865 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front undershield insecure

n/s/f lower door trim insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2011 95,256 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2011 95,254 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

high level stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,034 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2008 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KX05 ZLU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX05 ZLU, 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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KX05 ZLU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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