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OE05 PVF

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,079 mi
Last recorded96,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,260 miles

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s check strap on door unbolted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

o/s check strap on door unbolted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,934 miles

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

drivers door check strap not bolted

rear exhaut strap

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door check strap not bolted

rear exhaut strap

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,624 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,776 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 30,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,929 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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OE05 PVF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OE05 PVF, 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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What year was OE05 PVF registered?

OE05 PVF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OE05 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 PVF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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