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GV55 VHL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,229 mi
Last recorded109,229 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,229 miles

Brake disc,s allround slightly worn and corroded

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,229 miles

Brake disc,s allround slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,898 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,275 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,908 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,731 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 80% WORN

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD SUGGEST CHECK AGAIN IN FEBUARY

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 VHL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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