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NV05 UCB

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,680 mi
Last recorded146,680 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,680 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,892 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,378 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,264 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted. (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted. (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,663 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 41,663 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,859 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder/both rear tyres split&perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 27,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 22,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,975 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 UCB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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