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GV55 VDA

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 110,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,555 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,770 miles

Exhaust central hanger bracket has broken off and is missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorated near to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorated to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust central hanger bracket has broken off and is missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorated near to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorated to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,970 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam image incorrect. suspect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspect the nearside main beam bulb is not fitted correctly

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,138 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 92,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,248 miles

Rear Axle Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,228 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Axle Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,089 miles

Slight Play In NS Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,046 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Tread Depth Limit (Especially The NSR)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,066 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 49,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc worn/lipped

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,405 miles

front brake disc worn/lipped

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,151 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)

front brake discs worn

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 VDA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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