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HJ05 XVW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,017 mi
Last recorded132,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 132,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 123,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,373 miles

vacuum pipe damaged causing air leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,372 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,719 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 XVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

HJ05 XVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is HJ05 XVW safe to buy?

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