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HJ05 OAX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

261,690 mi
Last recorded261,690 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 261,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 261,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 227,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in near side rack end ball joint

Fail 2 Apr 2019 227,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in near side rack end ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,928 miles

Front Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 189,046 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,923 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s n/s faded (1.4.A.2f)

play inner rack

Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,919 miles

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

Stop lamp not working o/s n/s (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s n/s faded (1.4.A.2f)

play inner rack

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,195 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,974 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded/rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,480 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,480 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 17,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HJ05 OAX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJ05 OAX, 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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HJ05 OAX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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