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PF05 HJV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,709 mi
Last recorded150,709 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 150,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,040 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRES ARE COVERED IN OIL. MAKING IT VERY UNSTABLE ESPECIALY SLIPPY IN THE WET, VERY DANGEROUS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRES ARE COVERED IN OIL. MAKING IT VERY UNSTABLE ESPECIALY SLIPPY IN THE WET, VERY DANGEROUS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,824 miles

cat/turbo heat sheild loose

Fail 18 May 2011 40,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cat/turbo heat sheild loose

front discs worn/lipped

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,214 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 6,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,083 miles

nearside front tyre kerb damage

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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PF05 HJV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PF05 HJV, 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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PF05 HJV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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