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KP05 XAJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,634 mi
Last recorded99,634 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

OIL leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OIL leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,769 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,424 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,424 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 75,995 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low + front & rear brakes noisey when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,994 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake effort low + front & rear brakes noisey when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,405 miles

exhaust join middle and rear badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust join middle and rear badly corroded

presure down all tryres

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc wearing out

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc wearing out

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 42,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,940 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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KP05 XAJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KP05 XAJ, 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 KP05 XAJ registered?

KP05 XAJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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