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WJ05 CZE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,830 mi
Last recorded172,830 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 172,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,698 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,249 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,156 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play when load on vehicle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,854 miles

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

rear exhaust box mount rusted through

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust box mount rusted through

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,261 miles

Unable to fully check Offside & nearside rear seatbelts as baby seats fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,261 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to fully check Offside & nearside rear seatbelts as baby seats fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,790 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,644 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,890 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WJ05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJ05 CZE, 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 WJ05 CZE registered?

WJ05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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