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PK55 VHG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,827 mi
Last recorded146,827 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 146,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 82,606 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,606 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,145 miles

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

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

x3 exhaust brackets broken but still secure

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

x3 exhaust brackets broken but still secure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,919 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

play in nearside track control arm

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,354 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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PK55 VHG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PK55 VHG, 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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PK55 VHG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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