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KD05 VWO

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

261,764 mi
Last recorded261,764 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 261,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 261,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 155,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 150,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,176 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

the exhaust gas test just meet the standard

Pass 6 Nov 2020 222,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 222,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 130,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,030 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 115,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 111,548 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,230 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges both

oil residue around top rocker gasket cover

Fail 5 Mar 2016 106,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

heat shield insecure

oil residue around top rocker gasket cover

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,992 miles

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

off side front inner rack contains slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2015 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,477 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine bottom cover insecure.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,235 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in o/s steering arm

stop hight not working

Fail 6 Apr 2012 83,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excive play in rack

stop hight not working

Fail 31 Mar 2012 83,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excive play in rack

stop hight not working

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,230 miles

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

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

offside rear door damage

rear brake discs appear to be slightly worn

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

offside rear door damage

rear brake discs appear to be slightly worn

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,298 miles

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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KD05 VWO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KD05 VWO, 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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KD05 VWO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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