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KR05 VBJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,233 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 115,231 miles

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 106,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,883 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,354 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 98,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,908 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer sill has damage

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,654 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer sill has damage

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off/side/rear/ brake slight binding

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,925 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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KR05 VBJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KR05 VBJ, 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 KR05 VBJ registered?

KR05 VBJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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