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OU05 VLH

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,418 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 174,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 174,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction em light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,793 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 104,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,430 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on - anti pollution fault.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,430 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on - anti pollution fault.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,417 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general wear on discs

n/s/f plastic inner wing loose

o/s/r bumper lower trim loose

slight damage to n/s/r rim

Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strong smell of diesel fumes at injectors at engine bay

Fail 30 Mar 2013 88,882 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strong smell of diesel fumes at injectors at engine bay

Pass 3 May 2012 79,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 79,818 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 66,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,635 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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OU05 VLH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU05 VLH, 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 OU05 VLH registered?

OU05 VLH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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