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RV05 ESU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,495 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,680 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,304 miles

EML on.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Recommend attention soon. (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,304 miles

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

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

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

EML on.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Recommend attention soon. (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,525 miles

Engine management light on

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 75,525 miles

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

Engine management light on

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,584 miles

E M Warning lamp on

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,235 miles

E M Warning light on

Raer brake discs worn and lipped

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

E M Warning light on

Raer brake discs worn and lipped

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,449 miles

E M Warning light on

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,449 miles

E M Warning light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,560 miles

Offside front disc scored on inner face

Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front disc scored on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,597 miles

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,097 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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RV05 ESU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV05 ESU, 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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RV05 ESU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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