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OY05 UJV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,495 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping//on limit (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre wearing slightly on edge

n/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2020 154,678 miles

near side sill damaged

slight play at off side front hub

Fail 20 Mar 2020 154,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

near side sill damaged

slight play at off side front hub

Pass 3 Apr 2019 144,179 miles

rear doors have to be slammed shut

very slight play at off side front hub?

Fail 3 Apr 2019 144,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

rear doors have to be slammed shut

very slight play at off side front hub?

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 135,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 125,914 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,525 miles

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

Slight play in rack ends

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear pads low

Slight play in rack ends

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,727 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mgt check light illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,031 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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OY05 UJV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OY05 UJV, 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 OY05 UJV registered?

OY05 UJV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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