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AO05 JOA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 116,772 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 116,770 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone chip which is starting to cause the image to fade (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly loose in center but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perrish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perrish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perrish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,802 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,755 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,883 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,729 miles

Rear exhaust metal support mounting broken ,but exhaust system still secure.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,726 miles

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

Rear exhaust metal support mounting broken ,but exhaust system still secure.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,640 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,796 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 64,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 54,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 43,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,216 miles

All tyres have cracks to sidewall/treads

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,047 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 19,111 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,550 miles

auxilliary belt worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,722 miles

aux belt worn

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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AO05 JOA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO05 JOA, 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 AO05 JOA registered?

AO05 JOA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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