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NU55 OWV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,656 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized up and not returning (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil topped up 1 ltr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,333 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 76,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,814 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,949 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating on outer edges

offside wiper blade splitting and starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Dec 2013 67,949 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating on outer edges

offside wiper blade splitting and starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,231 miles

both front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,950 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,950 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition but providing adequate brake readings

rear exhaust silencer support bracket badly corroded but still providing adequate support

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,888 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,998 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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NU55 OWV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU55 OWV, 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 NU55 OWV registered?

NU55 OWV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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