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MK05 OWO

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,362 miles

Fast idle emissions erratic ,but in limits

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 75,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fast idle emissions erratic ,but in limits

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,192 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,966 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 16,434 miles

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

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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MK05 OWO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MK05 OWO, 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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MK05 OWO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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