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MA05 TXS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,226 mi
Last recorded67,226 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 67,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 67,221 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,814 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 62,814 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box flange very weak poor repair (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 58,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened sevearly pitted and reduced braking area is 20% or less than it should be (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box flange very weak poor repair (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,327 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported suport bracket is broken requ/repair (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working OUT (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking LEAK AT ACTUATING ARM OF HAND BRAKE RESERVOIR EMPTY (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,510 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,801 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 37,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,139 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,975 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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MA05 TXS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA05 TXS, 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 MA05 TXS registered?

MA05 TXS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is MA05 TXS safe to buy?

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