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WL54 MBU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,467 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded /missing

wiper stalk switch missing but working

Fail 12 Apr 2022 65,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn near limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded /missing

wiper stalk switch missing but working

Pass 20 Apr 2021 61,230 miles

wiper control modified

Fail 16 Apr 2021 61,230 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working all lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper control modified

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,459 miles

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

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

wiper stalk missing but wiper and washers still able to function

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,096 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2017 38,083 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 35,577 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,339 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,107 miles

both front tyre side walls cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2012 19,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyre side walls cracked

both rear brake discs scorred

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 15,781 miles

o/s front tyre side wall cut.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,021 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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WL54 MBU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WL54 MBU, 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 WL54 MBU registered?

WL54 MBU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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