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PY05 FSP

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 143,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2019 143,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 127,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 127,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 112,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 106,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 106,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,992 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,536 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,536 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PY05 FSP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PY05 FSP, 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 PY05 FSP registered?

PY05 FSP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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