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NV05 OVW

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 110,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 108,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2016 93,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 86,780 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 80,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 55,434 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,983 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 40,384 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 40,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NV05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV05 OVW, 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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NV05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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