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WJ05 ZHF

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

259,298 mi
Last recorded259,298 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 259,298 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 153,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 153,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,574 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 148,548 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,080 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper in poor condition

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe nut corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 123,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper in poor condition

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe nut corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,118 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 116,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,162 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 94,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,247 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 88,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 68,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 68,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,667 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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WJ05 ZHF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

WJ05 ZHF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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