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RJ05 FVE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,129 mi
Last recorded155,129 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 155,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,934 miles

Airbox loose

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Engine oil dipstick damaged

Exhaust heat shield loose (turbo and cat)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy

Fail 22 Jan 2019 144,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Airbox loose

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Engine oil dipstick damaged

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust heat shield loose (turbo and cat)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm 2055017

Fail 19 Jan 2018 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm 2055017

Pass 23 Jan 2017 129,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring rigidity failed (advise replacement)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,014 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring rigidity failed (advise replacement)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,734 miles

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

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

Mil light on

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 116,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,096 miles

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

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

Smell of diesel

Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,096 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Smell of diesel

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,829 miles

Both front tyre worn thin

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stone chip front screen not in swept area

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre worn thin

MIL on

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stone chip front screen not in swept area

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,793 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RJ05 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ05 FVE, 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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RJ05 FVE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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