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OV55 VPJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front top strut mounts slightly stiff

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front top strut mounts slightly stiff

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,667 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,667 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,448 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,898 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 60,898 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,257 miles

Slight play in osf track rod end

Fail 23 Mar 2013 45,257 miles

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

Slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 32,449 miles

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

Front brake pads lolw, discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,806 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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OV55 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV55 VPJ, 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 OV55 VPJ registered?

OV55 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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