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OV54 VKA

2004 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,817 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,093 miles

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

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

minor damage to offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

minor damage to offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 74,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 74,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,302 miles

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

front exhaus shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,560 miles

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

front exaust cover loose

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,560 miles

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)

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

front exaust cover loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,092 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,877 miles

front exhaust shield loose

front pads low

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front exhaust shield loose

front pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate begaining to delaminate

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,010 miles

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

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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OV54 VKA is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV54 VKA, 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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OV54 VKA is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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