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DV05 HPE

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,678 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch guard insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,678 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch guard insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 182,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 182,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,679 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,466 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm

slight wear in front brake discs

slight wear in n/s track rod end and rack end

slight wear in o/s rear trailing arm bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,847 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,790 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,831 miles

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

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)

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

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

both sides rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,740 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,627 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,304 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight wear on steering rack ends

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight wear on steering rack ends

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,601 miles

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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DV05 HPE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV05 HPE, 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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DV05 HPE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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