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OV05 JTY

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,407 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low (2-3000 miles)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,407 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low (2-3000 miles)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,918 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 63,497 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,388 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,388 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,320 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 JTY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

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

Is OV05 JTY safe to buy?

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