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AD54 OTL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2023 87,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily perished and showing plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily perished and showing plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily perished and showing plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,844 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear silencer to centre section clamp in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded on rear silencer

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,784 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded on rear silencer

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust clamp corroded on rear silencer

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust clamp corroded on rear silencer

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,785 miles

both sides front brake pads getting low and brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,239 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 17,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,001 miles

slight noise from power steering pump area on full locks

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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AD54 OTL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD54 OTL, 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 AD54 OTL registered?

AD54 OTL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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