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OV05 JZJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 124,593 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 124,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 116,294 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,349 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour BLACK (7.4.B.4)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

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

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHTS 1 OF 2 NOT WORKING

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,994 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,603 miles

2 child seats fitted

Both front tyres have some wear to outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs well worn **replace Soon**

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

Slight missfire at idle when cold

Slight oil leak from intake changeover valve

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,603 miles

2 child seats fitted

Both front tyres have some wear to outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs well worn **replace Soon**

Slight missfire at idle when cold

Slight oil leak from intake changeover valve

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,409 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

slight brake brake bind to rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

slight brake brake bind to rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight brake bind to rear brakes

unable to check inner brake pads

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 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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