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AO55 UFV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,721 mi
Last recorded138,721 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 138,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 134,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

ubcc/under tray fitted/child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner shoulder tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner shoulder tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal antislip missing.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal antislip missing.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,741 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 80,366 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,623 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,605 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 UFV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFV, 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 AO55 UFV registered?

AO55 UFV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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