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AV55 OPU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 144,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 144,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,279 miles

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

Drivers seat base slightly loose

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 131,279 miles

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

Drivers seat base slightly loose

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,322 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,135 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,386 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,374 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight wear in nearside track rod arm inner ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2013 88,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,880 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,012 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

one of two nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,532 miles

offside dipped headlight pattern poor

one of two nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 62,352 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,329 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,631 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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AV55 OPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV55 OPU, 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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AV55 OPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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