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OY05 XHU

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,803 mi
Last recorded79,803 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

headlight beam image faint

hi level brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,001 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,298 miles

Boot damaged

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Boot damaged

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear foot & handbrake reading low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,121 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,786 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 XHU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY05 XHU, 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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OY05 XHU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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