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HG05 XRL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,932 miles

Play in nearside inner steering ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 120,927 miles

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

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

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

Play in nearside inner steering ball joint

brake pedal must be pressed hard before brake lights come on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 113,265 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,579 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,980 miles

front tyres worn low

rear tyres on limit

Pass 9 May 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,522 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 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG05 XRL, 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 HG05 XRL registered?

HG05 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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