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VA54 EJF

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 EJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,573 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,573 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,868 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,271 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,271 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirrors casings damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,029 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,972 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,557 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,710 miles

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

slight rumbling noise NSR wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 30,710 miles

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

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

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

slight rumbling noise NSR wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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VA54 EJF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA54 EJF, 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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VA54 EJF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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