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NL05 XEP

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,701 mi
Last recorded168,701 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 168,701 miles

Both front wishbone bushes worn but just o.k.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 168,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wishbone arm bushes worn but just o.k.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 158,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 149,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 121,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,477 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,535 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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NL05 XEP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL05 XEP, 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 NL05 XEP registered?

NL05 XEP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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