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NV05 UXY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 110,900 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

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 Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside Play in steering rack inner joint (rack end)

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

offside rear coil spring piece brocken on the end but still located correctly in it place

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly wear. o/s/f coil spring slightly rusty. n/s/f tyre worn on edges. n/s/f track rod end has slight play.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,892 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,172 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,826 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind o/s/r brake

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 UXY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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