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RV05 EVG

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 145,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2016 145,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,507 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 130,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 130,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,323 miles

n/s sill damaged

o/s front tyre low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,520 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 101,078 miles

Both Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 101,078 miles

Both Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,961 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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RV05 EVG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RV05 EVG, 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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RV05 EVG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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