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SO05 FMV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,184 mi
Last recorded54,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad is vastly more worn than any other of the rear pads

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 54,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad is vastly more worn than any other of the rear pads

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,788 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 48,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and also splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Dec 2018 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and also splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,142 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,420 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2015 36,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,258 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,780 miles

slight play both inner track rods

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,074 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,383 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,447 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,446 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 9,886 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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SO05 FMV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO05 FMV, 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 SO05 FMV registered?

SO05 FMV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SO05 FMV safe to buy?

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