CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV05 NWO

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,305 miles

Oil leak ()

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,226 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair / set (3.5.1i)

engine management light displayed

rear view wiper rubber split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,226 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair / set (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light displayed

rear view wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 151,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,111 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2011 94,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,920 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 37,737 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,737 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,584 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,562 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV05 NWO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV05 NWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV05 NWO?

You can check the full history of MV05 NWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV05 NWO registered?

MV05 NWO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MV05 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 NWO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV05 NWO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV05 NWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.