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SL05 FWX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 130,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,849 miles

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

door handles sticky require lubrication

offside front outer cv boot small hole

rear brakes slightly sticky advise clean slides

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,849 miles

door handles sticky require lubrication

offside front outer cv boot small hole

rear brakes slightly sticky advise clean slides

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 32,561 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SL05 FWX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL05 FWX, 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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SL05 FWX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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