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OV55 TXJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,827 miles

Offside Wiper damaged but still clearing screen

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,827 miles

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

Offside Wiper damaged but still clearing screen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,833 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,706 miles

nsf steering arm has slight play in

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf steering arm has slight play in

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,932 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,243 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,243 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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OV55 TXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 OV55 TXJ, 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 OV55 TXJ registered?

OV55 TXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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