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AK05 VPU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,813 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,253 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 106,234 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All four (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lifting off (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,221 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,536 miles

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

Rear silencer strap broken but not fully supporting system

Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,015 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,996 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 8 Oct 2012 34,520 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,841 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,841 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,957 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 VPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AK05 VPU, 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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AK05 VPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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