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RA05 XLP

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,716 mi
Last recorded158,716 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 158,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

nsf/osf shock absorber top mounts creaking on lock to lock test

Fail 9 Aug 2016 158,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.80 m/1 (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

nsf/osf shock absorber top mounts creaking on lock to lock test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 152,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,662 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 217,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 126,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 126,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 120,903 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 120,903 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 109,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 93,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,825 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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RA05 XLP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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