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OU05 OUX

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 128,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 125,512 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 125,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 123,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 123,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 85,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,271 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,261 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,421 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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OU05 OUX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU05 OUX, 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 OU05 OUX registered?

OU05 OUX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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