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AO05 VBB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,543 mi
Last recorded50,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,023 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,130 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Cut in tyre side wall

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 45,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Cut in tyre side wall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,270 miles

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

Nearside CV gaiter slightly loose on housing

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 41,270 miles

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

Nearside CV gaiter slightly loose on housing

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,837 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged

nearside front tyre edgeware

oil level warning on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 35,266 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged

nearside front tyre edgeware

oil level warning on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 31,414 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 24,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,194 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,122 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 VBB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO05 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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