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DS05 VSG

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,506 mi
Last recorded49,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge 205/55/16

offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 22 May 2024 73,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 42,092 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 42,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and parking brake low (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,241 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front service light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 40,241 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front service light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 38,246 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front service light on

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 33,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,218 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 16,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,526 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,202 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 10,300 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,249 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,392 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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DS05 VSG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

DS05 VSG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is DS05 VSG safe to buy?

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