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OV05 CXF

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,514 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 131,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 119,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,689 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,492 miles

brake and clutch pedal covers loose

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 100,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake and clutch pedal covers loose

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,787 miles

brake/clutch pedal covers slightly loose

front exhaust slightly loose

Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake/clutch pedal covers slightly loose

front exhaust slightly loose

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,811 miles

catalyst converter rattaling

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,811 miles

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

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

catalyst converter rattaling

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,169 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,186 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,108 miles

gearbox oil leak

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 CXF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV05 CXF, 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 OV05 CXF registered?

OV05 CXF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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