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ST05 RUJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,697 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,169 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,676 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,403 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp loose and slight blow at joint

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,402 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp loose and slight blow at joint

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,292 miles

some play/wear at offside track rod inner joint

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,857 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 31,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,602 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt locking mechanism does not secure as effectivly as the others

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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ST05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ST05 RUJ, 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 ST05 RUJ registered?

ST05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is ST05 RUJ safe to buy?

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