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NC05 FYV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,399 miles

Exhaust noisy sport type system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat squab missing ()

coolant low

nonstandard/sports type springs fitted car ride is lower and firmer than standard

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,500 miles

Bolt missing from gearbox bracket/mounting

Central Exhaust mounting defective Cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both - Heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished/adrift

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 71,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,572 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

both front tyres near legal limit

front brake discs worn scored and pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 62,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,880 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,500 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 Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,550 miles

advise headlight cleaning device inoperative

advise surface rust on inner face of all brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,550 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 not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise headlight cleaning device inoperative

advise surface rust on inner face of all brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,947 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 51,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 47,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,360 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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NC05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC05 FYV, 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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NC05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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