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HY05 HVD

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 107,333 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing stiff (2.5.B.1b)

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing stiff (2.5.B.1b)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,446 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dent off side rear side panel

rumbling sound from front suspension when driving

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

dent off side rear side panel

rumbling sound from front suspension when driving

Pass 3 May 2013 65,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 65,581 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,979 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 56,226 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 56,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,615 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,112 miles

belly pan fitted

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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HY05 HVD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY05 HVD, 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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HY05 HVD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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