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RA05 XLN

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,576 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 108,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,134 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,266 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,447 miles

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 19 Jun 2010 80,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 76,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,323 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RA05 XLN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA05 XLN, 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 RA05 XLN registered?

RA05 XLN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RA05 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XLN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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