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HG05 ZKA

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,620 mi
Last recorded65,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,620 miles

Condensation inside offside rear light unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged. Outside of fail criteria

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 65,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condensation inside offside rear light unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged. Outside of fail criteria

Offside rear tyre 21 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on sump

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front inner rack joints

Fail 12 May 2025 57,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on sump

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front inner rack joints

Pass 8 May 2024 50,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 35,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2019 35,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2018 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2017 33,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,431 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Play in both inner steering joints

Pass 19 May 2015 32,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 30,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,344 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 17,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,394 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 ZKA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

HG05 ZKA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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