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ML05 XLE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,106 mi
Last recorded84,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,917 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,997 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,450 miles

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 55,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,418 miles

drivers side wiper blade starting to deteriorate

nail in off side rear tyre tread

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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ML05 XLE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML05 XLE, 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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ML05 XLE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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