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AF05 FCJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 135,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,781 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 122,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 122,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 112,817 miles

engine light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight deterioration to nearside rear brake disc

Fail 5 Aug 2013 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

slight deterioration to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,935 miles

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

rear disc's, faces deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,928 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear disc faces deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,152 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF05 FCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AF05 FCJ, 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 AF05 FCJ registered?

AF05 FCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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