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VE55 YKW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,213 mi
Last recorded120,213 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,213 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine has a slight oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,367 miles

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,017 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tyre and worn very uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,060 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 80,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,932 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,187 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,820 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,274 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,369 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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VE55 YKW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE55 YKW, 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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VE55 YKW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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