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VE05 VEH

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,367 mi
Last recorded65,367 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,559 miles

22% Brake imbalance rear axle

BRAKE FLUID IS DARK

Both head lights deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + 2 Nails (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 56,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

22% Brake imbalance rear axle

BRAKE FLUID IS DARK

Both head lights deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose fouling shock absorber

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + 2 Nails (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,016 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,092 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge (N/S & O/S

Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge (N/S & O/S

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust strap broken but still held securely

Fail 17 Jul 2019 38,142 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust strap broken but still held securely

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,722 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 24,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 22,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,172 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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VE05 VEH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE05 VEH, 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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VE05 VEH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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