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WP05 XFW

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,422 mi
Last recorded178,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 178,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,104 miles

Damage to NSR outer sill

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Damage to NSR outer sill

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,315 miles

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

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

no high level brake light

Fail 10 Jul 2017 74,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

no high level brake light

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 57,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,334 miles

slight tyre wall damage on r/n/s but not down to cords

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

slight tyre wall damage on r/n/s but not down to cords

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,470 miles

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,088 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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WP05 XFW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP05 XFW, 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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WP05 XFW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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