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HJ05 YXE

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,391 mi
Last recorded127,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,116 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front seat belts slow to retract

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front seat belts slow to retract

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r wheel has a slight bind

unable to open the boot from outside

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,145 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 38,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r wheel has a slight bind

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,181 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 YXE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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