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GV55 VXB

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,636 mi
Last recorded79,636 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,636 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp is insecure when bonet is open but secure when shut,all front of car plastic trim appears to be loose

wiper blades catch each other

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,738 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp is insecure when bonet is open but secure when shut,all front of car plastic trim appears to be loose

wiper blades catch each other

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,382 miles

undertray fitted

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 VXB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

GV55 VXB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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