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WJ05 UVP

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,112 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,203 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 92,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,768 miles

Offside sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,647 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,738 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 67,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,257 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear (205/50 17 3-4mm) tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,066 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,587 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 36,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,075 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,075 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,700 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,179 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 15 Apr 2008 14,179 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 UVP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 UVP registered?

WJ05 UVP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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