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PL05 VWD

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 95,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,827 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,262 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,299 miles

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

n/s/ rear tyre----sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/ rear tyre----sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,537 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge smooth no cuts or core showing centre three quater tread ok

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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PL05 VWD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL05 VWD, 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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PL05 VWD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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