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OV05 CWX

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,858 mi
Last recorded112,858 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,613 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,613 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,093 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,093 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,929 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,061 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,595 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,666 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 74,666 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,558 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,399 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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OV05 CWX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV05 CWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 CWX registered?

OV05 CWX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 CWX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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