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AF05 FOK

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FOK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 141,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear diesel additive tank insecure

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 133,665 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 133,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 128,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5 mm worn uneven and featherd (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 122,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear handbrake lever sticking

Pass 12 Dec 2015 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 77,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,700 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f disc scored.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 56,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs heavily deteriated

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs heavily deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,451 miles

Thorn in O/S/R Tyre Inner Sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,758 miles

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

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 FOK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FOK, 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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AF05 FOK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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