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HW05 LJV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,459 mi
Last recorded55,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 39,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,028 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,675 miles

nearside front top mcpherson strut bearing noisy

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front top mcpherson strut bearing noisy

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front top mcpherson strut bearing noisy

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front top mcpherson strut bearing noisy

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,907 miles

slight scuffing on NSF tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,836 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 13,706 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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HW05 LJV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW05 LJV, 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 HW05 LJV registered?

HW05 LJV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HW05 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 LJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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