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P40 VTS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,053 mi
Last recorded142,053 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 137,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 191,001 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 116,708 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,787 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,306 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,107 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge close to plys or cords

Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge close to plys or cords

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,473 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,357 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 1 Aug 2010 40,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,394 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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P40 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P40 VTS, 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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P40 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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