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HV05 VRU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,783 miles

Brake lights slow to work

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake lights slow to come

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear handbrake cable snapped

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine and anti pollution light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 109,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2012 109,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 95,442 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 4 May 2011 95,442 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,044 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HV05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HV05 VRU, 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 HV05 VRU registered?

HV05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is HV05 VRU safe to buy?

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