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AD05 TAU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,395 mi
Last recorded127,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,395 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 127,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,859 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,334 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/r brake disc has got hot red in colour

oil resisdue around engine under side area

oil resisdue under bonnet area, filler cap not fitted correctly

slight surface corrosion too o/s/r suspension spring

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,333 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

o/s/r brake disc has got hot red in colour

oil resisdue around engine under side area

oil resisdue under bonnet area, filler cap not fitted correctly

slight surface corrosion too o/s/r suspension spring

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,714 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield loose and rattling but secure at time of test

tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,833 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 28,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

horn insecurely mounted

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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AD05 TAU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD05 TAU, 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 AD05 TAU registered?

AD05 TAU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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