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NX05 VPM

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,452 mi
Last recorded159,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 159,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 159,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 158,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2020 158,843 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

underside corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2019 147,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

underside corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

underside corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,058 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,058 miles

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

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

engine light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,403 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,740 miles

windscreen has scratches

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,276 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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NX05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NX05 VPM, 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 NX05 VPM registered?

NX05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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