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FH05 JPU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,787 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r shock absorber casing has slight corrosion

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r shock absorber casing has slight corrosion

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Jun 2017 97,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.2mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers broken but still supported

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,957 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,141 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,393 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,064 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,105 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,105 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 JPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JPU, 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 FH05 JPU registered?

FH05 JPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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