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FH05 HHV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 88,752 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch cylinder has a slight leak

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,306 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch cylinder has a slight leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,388 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,565 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,977 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,146 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle beam has slight splitting in bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle beam has slight splitting in bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,009 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise free play to near side steering arm

advise front brake pads getting low

advise offside rear shocker has misting of oil

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,064 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,754 miles

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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FH05 HHV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH05 HHV, 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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FH05 HHV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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