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MD05 KOU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,428 mi
Last recorded202,428 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 202,428 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 125,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

a bit blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2015 113,534 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

a bit blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,215 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,927 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 113,927 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,026 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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MD05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MD05 KOU, 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 MD05 KOU registered?

MD05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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