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OV05 JYN

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,160 mi
Last recorded128,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake noise

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2020 128,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake noise

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,006 miles

Front screen scored

Fail 30 May 2019 124,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front screen scored

Pass 21 May 2018 114,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2018 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 106,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 97,526 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

undertrays fitted so unable to see some components

Fail 6 May 2016 97,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

undertrays fitted so unable to see some components

Fail 6 May 2015 86,158 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads wearing

Pass 6 May 2015 86,158 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads wearing

Pass 7 May 2014 76,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,900 miles

ns/os rear disks worn/corrodid

ns/os rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear springs corroding

Pass 9 May 2012 58,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,222 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack

chip out of one of the front number plate digits

rear discs lipped

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,884 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 JYN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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