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AV55 ZTU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm free play close to limit (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 136,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working all 3 lights intermitent (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm free play close to limit (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

under engine trays fitted but loose / insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,541 miles

All Tyre Valves Perished

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Slight Play In Nearside Front Inner Track Rod

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,540 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All Tyre Valves Perished

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Slight Play In Nearside Front Inner Track Rod

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 73,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre has screw in tread

rear brake discs heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,803 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 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV55 ZTU, 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 AV55 ZTU registered?

AV55 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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