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MK55 VCW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Inner rack joint

Offside Rear lamp cracked, no sharp edges on show

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet does not close correctly but is secure

starting vehicle weak on turn over

timing belt cover missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Inner rack joint

Offside Rear lamp cracked, no sharp edges on show

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Rear brake disc corroded

bonnet does not close correctly but is secure

starting vehicle weak on turn over

timing belt cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,227 miles

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Front bumper insecure

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet damaged, can be closed securely

nearside front headlightly slightly insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,840 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,782 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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MK55 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK55 VCW, 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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MK55 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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