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SO05 PVP

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,909 miles

front pads wearing low

o/s/r b disc inner edge corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing low

o/s/r b disc inner edge corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,824 miles

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

nearside front track rod

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,493 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,156 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SO05 PVP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO05 PVP, 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 SO05 PVP registered?

SO05 PVP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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