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WV05 XCJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 85,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,252 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,252 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,131 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,960 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine has a oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,683 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs corroded

both caliper handbrake arms not returning to stops

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs inner edges corroded

play in the f/n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,831 miles

front brake discs inner edges corroded

play in the f/n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,928 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,220 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 4 Apr 2008 37,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,165 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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WV05 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV05 XCJ, 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 WV05 XCJ registered?

WV05 XCJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 XCJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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