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OV05 UYO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 104,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,686 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,266 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,597 miles

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

rear lower stabiliser mount worn

Pass 9 May 2019 82,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 77,742 miles

rear exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supported

Pass 22 May 2017 72,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached but adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 72,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger detached but adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 62,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust box poorly support

Pass 23 May 2015 61,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 49,891 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 49,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,072 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,931 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,920 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,411 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UYO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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