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EK55 VHY

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,590 mi
Last recorded199,590 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 199,590 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 14 Nov 2016 199,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,151 miles

both rear tyres perised

Fail 11 Nov 2015 31,150 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perised

Pass 11 Nov 2014 184,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2014 184,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 177,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slice in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 177,025 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slice in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 170,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 170,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 161,957 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 154,213 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 154,213 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

high handbrake travel

no 1 injector blowing. fumes in vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2009 127,186 miles

exhaust blow from front of exhaust

heat shield under bonnet insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,798 miles

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

Offside front tyre puncured close to inner edge of tread 185/65 HR 15

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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EK55 VHY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red 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 EK55 VHY, 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 EK55 VHY registered?

EK55 VHY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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