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DE55 VVT

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 128,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clicking noise from nearside front when driving forward and driving in reverse (suspect nearside front sub-frame bolt but unable to determine cause of fault)

turbo charger bearings, governor, rotor shaft excessively worn/noisey when revved up (recommend repair)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,988 miles

emmissions low flow after 5 attempts

osf tyre 1.6 mmm

rear tyres 2mm

slight play in nsf track rod end

Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,988 miles

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

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

emmissions low flow after 5 attempts

osf tyre 1.6 mmm

rear tyres 2mm

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DE55 VVT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 VVT, 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 DE55 VVT registered?

DE55 VVT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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