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HG05 XRD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 140,341 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side rear marginal pass should replace (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 140,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side rear marginal pass should replace (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,981 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,519 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 135,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 76,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,516 miles

run flat line to n/s tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f brake hose

Fail 20 May 2013 68,516 miles

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

run flat line to n/s tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 9 May 2012 60,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 44,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 36,115 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 36,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,222 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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HG05 XRD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red 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 HG05 XRD, 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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HG05 XRD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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