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FV54 ZVM

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,289 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,287 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,080 miles

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

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,843 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 78,837 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield on fuel tank loose

Nearside Rear Brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,969 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,957 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,267 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,358 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,941 miles

slight uneveness in front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,592 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both rear axle bushes starting to split

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,195 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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FV54 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FV54 ZVM, 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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FV54 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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