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KD05 HWK

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,172 mi
Last recorded123,172 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 HWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertray insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Undertray insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,206 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,246 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 90,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Fail 7 May 2015 90,064 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2014 84,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,867 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,839 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,558 miles

front brake disc,s worn out

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake disc,s worn out

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,778 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,704 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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KD05 HWK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KD05 HWK, 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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KD05 HWK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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