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DV55 VDE

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 128,447 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns pads significantly more worn than os and very corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm on legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe union corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 128,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns pads significantly more worn than os and very corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm on legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe union corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,015 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,003 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 62,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut to cords (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,845 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,361 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded and broken

Fail 21 Nov 2014 36,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer bracket corroded and broken

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,325 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,204 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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DV55 VDE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV55 VDE, 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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DV55 VDE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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