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DS05 CZW

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,006 miles

fog lamp damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,625 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,625 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,457 miles

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

n/s wiper is slightly torn

Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,457 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s wiper is slightly torn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DS05 CZW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DS05 CZW, 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 DS05 CZW registered?

DS05 CZW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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