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VE05 FNS

2005 Citroen C4

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 126,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 120,133 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,463 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 101,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,153 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,396 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades split

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,491 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door slight damage

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

Fail 27 May 2008 50,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front door slight damage

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

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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VE05 FNS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE05 FNS, 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 VE05 FNS registered?

VE05 FNS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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