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VE54 FXC

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,405 mi
Last recorded92,405 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,405 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 92,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,120 miles

noisy gearbox

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,120 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

noisy gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,065 miles

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

oil leak from around cylinder head

Fail 24 Jan 2013 73,065 miles

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

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

oil leak from around cylinder head

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,121 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,841 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,117 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,116 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,381 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,181 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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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VE54 FXC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE54 FXC, 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 VE54 FXC registered?

VE54 FXC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is VE54 FXC safe to buy?

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