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NY05 VVG

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has a centre mounting broken away

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,613 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 24,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,993 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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NY05 VVG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NY05 VVG, 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 NY05 VVG registered?

NY05 VVG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for NY05 VVG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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