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NU05 DCY

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,708 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front suspension arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,815 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both vfront tyres worn on the inner shoulders( tracking??)

Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both vfront tyres worn on the inner shoulders( tracking??)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Damage offside rear corner.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering slightly notchy.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 96,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Damage offside rear corner.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering slightly notchy.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 88,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,946 miles

oil leak ??

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,946 miles

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

oil leak ??

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,357 miles

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

major oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

major oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper split.

Oil leak

Tick over poor and emissions only just passed.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,379 miles

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)

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,986 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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NU05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU05 DCY, 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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NU05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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