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GV55 VFW

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,682 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,240 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 73,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,160 miles

slight movement in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,797 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,797 miles

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

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 VFW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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