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OV05 JTO

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,512 mi
Last recorded160,512 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 160,512 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

oil leak

play in inner track rod ends

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2012 159,656 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Near side sill damaged.

Off side rear tyre very low and losing shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Sep 2011 133,139 miles

play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,951 miles

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

slight play in steering rack, both sides

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2010 104,951 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack, both sides

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,574 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,000 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,066 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 JTO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV05 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

OV05 JTO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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