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WJ05 ZHT

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,560 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 145,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

nearside beam image poor

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,385 miles

Nearside Rear shock case detached

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 142,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 172,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 172,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,141 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 86,141 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,209 miles

Nearside Front back wish bone bush

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 80,209 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front back wish bone bush

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,529 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,527 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,760 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle bushes cracking slightly

water leak on engine.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,512 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 ZHT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ05 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

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

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