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DS05 VRW

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,027 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,454 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,531 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,143 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGES

Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,088 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2012 46,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,644 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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DS05 VRW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS05 VRW, 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 DS05 VRW registered?

DS05 VRW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is DS05 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 VRW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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