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VA05 DDJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 151,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 151,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

radiator at bottom fixture point insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2016 131,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

radiator at bottom fixture point insecure

several bolts gearbox to engine loose and had to be tightened

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat base insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,891 miles

centre brake light bulbs out ( 2)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 86,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light bulbs out ( 2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,946 miles

front bumper/spoiler broken.undertray insecure.rear wiper split.no heat grease applied to new brake pads on rear,this will sieze up in very little time.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 72,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper/spoiler broken.undertray insecure.rear wiper split.no heat grease applied to new brake pads on rear,this will sieze up in very little time.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,820 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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VA05 DDJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA05 DDJ, 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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VA05 DDJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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