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OW05 FJC

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,789 miles

Front Both tie rod has slight play in balljoints

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate changed bulb (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,871 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

both top mount bearings are worn

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brakes binding

Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

both top mount bearings are worn

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,146 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,476 miles

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

nearside rear brake lightly binding

Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,507 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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OW05 FJC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

OW05 FJC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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