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GV55 VCU

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 113,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,618 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fuel tank strap has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,936 miles

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2014 75,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011
Fail 29 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GV55 VCU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV55 VCU, 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 GV55 VCU registered?

GV55 VCU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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