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GV55 VEF

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,808 mi
Last recorded123,808 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer CV boot loose and leaking out grease slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer CV boot loose and leaking out grease slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,669 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,772 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)

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 59,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 48,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 38,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres incorrect size

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres incorrect size

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 VEF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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