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AO05 VAE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,595 mi
Last recorded74,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,235 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,181 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear indicators starting to turn white

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,998 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 VAE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAE, 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 AO05 VAE registered?

AO05 VAE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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