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HJ05 UFV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,422 mi
Last recorded230,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 230,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 225,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 207,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 196,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 196,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 188,534 miles

Centre stop lamp inop but not wired up

both rear tyres begin to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,381 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,242 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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HJ05 UFV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ05 UFV, 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 HJ05 UFV registered?

HJ05 UFV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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