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MT05 XTE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 100,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,686 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 100,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 93,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear flexible hose different routing to nearside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undershield insecure.

Fail 24 Dec 2014 93,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear flexible hose different routing to nearside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undershield insecure.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,861 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,057 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,333 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,405 miles

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

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 XTE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XTE, 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 MT05 XTE registered?

MT05 XTE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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