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NU55 VBG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 100,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,904 miles

both front seat belts slow to return

o/s/f bumper/splash guard broken

both rear road springs bottom tags broken

handbrake lever operation notchy

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all indicator lamps defused

bonnet stay clip broken

rear exhaust silencer secured by cable tie

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,508 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,410 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eye level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 50,657 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

rear discs lipped

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

front discs and rear discs lipped

Fail 15 Dec 2009 29,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,049 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 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU55 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

NU55 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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