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PE05 VSO

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,140 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner tie rod has play

Fail 17 Dec 2020

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cherry on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jun 2015 114,503 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,875 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Suspect both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,874 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Suspect both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,800 miles

considerable oil leak from engine /oil level very low

front brake discs very poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,667 miles

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

considerable oil leak from engine /oil level very low

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,389 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

air filter induction component insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2011 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

air filter induction component insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,999 miles

front pads need attention

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,713 miles

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)

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

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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PE05 VSO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PE05 VSO, 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 PE05 VSO registered?

PE05 VSO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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