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MA05 TXV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front tyres are perished and cracking

minor oil leak from round oil filter housing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 100,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres are perished and cracking

minor oil leak from round oil filter housing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 94,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,200 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,788 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded on inside all ok at time of test.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,702 miles

Front brake discs worn on inside ok at time of test.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 58,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,707 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,707 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2010 24,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,101 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 27 May 2008 13,962 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 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

MA05 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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