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MT05 HLJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

196,325 mi
Last recorded196,325 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 196,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,603 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,329 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,882 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,882 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MT05 HLJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MT05 HLJ, 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 MT05 HLJ registered?

MT05 HLJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 HLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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