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FV05 HXJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 106,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,954 miles

Lower engine/gearbox mount is deteriorated with play but not excessively

O/s steering rack gaiter is deteriorated with small cracks

Slight play in both o/s steering rack end and track rod end ball joints

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,954 miles

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

Lower engine/gearbox mount is deteriorated with play but not excessively

Slight play in both o/s steering rack end and track rod end ball joints

N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with large cracks, currently not exposing cord

O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with large cracks, currently not exposing cord

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,341 miles

O/s/f ARB link has slight play

O/s/f tyre slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2017 86,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f ARB link has slight play

O/s/f tyre slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,140 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,682 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,380 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,150 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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FV05 HXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 HXJ, 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 FV05 HXJ registered?

FV05 HXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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