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AO05 VAA

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,963 mi
Last recorded182,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 182,963 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 182,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,500 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,796 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,104 miles

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

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,246 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,540 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,518 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,880 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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AO05 VAA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO05 VAA, 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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AO05 VAA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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