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KR05 HVB

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,282 mi
Last recorded105,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,282 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 105,280 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,327 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,346 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,327 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake discs lipped and scored

Steering has slight play in both rack arms

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,318 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,525 miles

nail in ns/f tyre.

nail in ns/r tyre.

slight play in ns/f rack arm.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,525 miles

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

nail in ns/f tyre.

nail in ns/r tyre.

slight play in ns/f rack arm.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,709 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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KR05 HVB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KR05 HVB, 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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KR05 HVB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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