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NV05 OWE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,695 mi
Last recorded113,695 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,595 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 95,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,339 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,358 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,040 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut In the sidewall but does not expose the cords

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,040 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut In the sidewall but does not expose the cords

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,064 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,026 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 30,026 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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NV05 OWE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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