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MF55 MBY

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,616 mi
Last recorded96,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,616 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES WAERING ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,357 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs worn

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,800 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,881 miles

all tyres close to wear marks

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,018 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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MF55 MBY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF55 MBY, 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 MF55 MBY registered?

MF55 MBY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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