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OW05 BEJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,497 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower steady bar bush ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,669 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

one exhaust mounts broken off

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more then the offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,477 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of the tread

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2017 62,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of the tread

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,914 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust strap badly corroded/falling apart

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,834 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,840 miles

unable to open tailgate

Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F washer jet not working

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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OW05 BEJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW05 BEJ, 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 OW05 BEJ registered?

OW05 BEJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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