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NV54 XSE

2004 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,429 mi
Last recorded83,429 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,426 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not causing excess movement

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,437 miles

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

corrosion on front brake disks inner face

o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,437 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion on front brake disks inner face

o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,562 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2013 74,205 miles

corrosion to front discs

Fail 31 May 2013 74,202 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to front discs

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,291 miles

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

Oil leak

minor body damage to the offside outer sill

minor bodywork damage to the offside rear wing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 48,291 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

minor body damage to the offside outer sill

minor bodywork damage to the offside rear wing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,905 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 41,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,698 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,012 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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NV54 XSE is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 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 NV54 XSE, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV54 XSE is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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