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HK05 CVU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,942 mi
Last recorded69,942 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,942 miles

Coolant leak Rear hose. ()

Offside Rear Bumper and wing damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 69,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 69,183 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermittently working possible pedal switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,067 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim has dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 66,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 66,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 65,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,916 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,259 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,259 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,324 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,908 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,449 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,449 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,002 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 May 2008 23,953 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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HK05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK05 CVU, 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 HK05 CVU registered?

HK05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HK05 CVU safe to buy?

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