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SV05 VPU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,459 mi
Last recorded151,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 151,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 19 May 2017 151,459 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 5 May 2016 146,444 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both front wheel ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 146,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both front wheel ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 135,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,442 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,442 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 119,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 104,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 104,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,850 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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SV05 VPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV05 VPU, 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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SV05 VPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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