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VE54 ZSV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 97,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,626 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,932 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

smell of diesel in engine bay

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

smell of diesel in engine bay

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,818 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,845 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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VE54 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE54 ZSV, 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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VE54 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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