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AO55 EVM

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,687 miles

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 130,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,990 miles

Gearbox/engine mount play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox/engine mount play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,078 miles

Engine/gearbox mount play

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Replace asap ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,639 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,625 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,737 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,648 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,648 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,619 miles

Nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,829 miles

Engine oil level is close to minimum.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No postcodes are on number plates.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,979 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,979 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 61,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers over some testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2009 53,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AO55 EVM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO55 EVM, 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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AO55 EVM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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