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AK05 VSA

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,417 mi
Last recorded92,417 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,417 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,417 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 85,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,518 miles

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

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

oil leak over alternator

turbo / cat heatshieled loose

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,660 miles

engine oil leak over alternator

rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance

o/s rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake imbalance

o/s rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 19,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,209 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 VSA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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