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PX55 VAY

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 124,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,842 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroding & slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 114,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,030 miles

1 rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,030 miles

1 rear exhaust mount missing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,307 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,776 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,776 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise; interior mirror missing

advise; rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,421 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,704 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PX55 VAY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PX55 VAY, 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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PX55 VAY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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