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MT05 XTB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,867 mi
Last recorded153,867 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 153,867 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns/os (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 134,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,186 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 97,186 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,701 miles

Slight play in both steering track rod arms

Pass 11 May 2011 57,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 57,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 48,495 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2010 48,326 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2009 38,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no reverse light

Pass 14 May 2009 38,162 miles

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

no reverse light

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,749 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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MT05 XTB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT05 XTB, 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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MT05 XTB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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