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OV05 JRU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,528 mi
Last recorded123,528 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

under tray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,232 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyre are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,231 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyre are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,710 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,015 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

nearside front wiper blade damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,215 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,811 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,484 miles

engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,578 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 JRU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRU, 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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OV05 JRU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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