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GV55 VCW

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 127,847 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 127,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,229 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 68,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,066 miles

Front pads close to limits, discs worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,696 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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GV55 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV55 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

GV55 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 VCW safe to buy?

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