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MW05 VVP

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

engine/gearbox mounting worn

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure mounting adrift/broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush heavily perished (5.3.2 (c))

engine/gearbox mounting worn

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,414 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,395 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,628 miles

lower/rear engine/gearbox mounting beginning split/will result in excess movement if gets much worse

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush beginning to unbond/split

Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,591 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

lower/rear engine/gearbox mounting beginning split/will result in excess movement if gets much worse

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush beginning to unbond/split

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,116 miles

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

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

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

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

lower wishbone rear bushes perished/beginning to unbond

n/s/f fog lamp innoperative

rear tyres showing signs of age/perished

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor member section to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres on legal limit, very badly worn inner edges

lower wishbone rear bushes perished/beginning to unbond

n/s number plate lamp innoperative

n/s/f fog lamp innoperative

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres showing signs of age/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,427 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,817 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,273 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre has damage to the outer side wall, cords/plys not exposed at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre has damage to the outer side wall, cords/plys not exposed at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,195 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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MW05 VVP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MW05 VVP, 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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MW05 VVP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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