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RV05 UFZ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 96,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 96,409 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in nearside inner end of steering arm.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer rubber hanger broken.

Slight play nearside inner end of steering arm.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,453 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 80,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Play nearside inner end of steering rack.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside front anti-roll bar link.

Play nearside inner end of steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,162 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,075 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,595 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread slight uneven wear

o/s rear tyre cut but no cords visible

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,564 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,258 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 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UFZ, 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 RV05 UFZ registered?

RV05 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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