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AK05 VPL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 99,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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engine managment light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 146,096 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,132 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 65,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,257 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,939 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake discs look worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,263 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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AK05 VPL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK05 VPL, 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 AK05 VPL registered?

AK05 VPL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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