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VN05 AAK

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,281 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 100,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 86,149 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,845 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 68,785 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 68,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 45,793 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 45,793 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2008 34,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not to cords

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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VN05 AAK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN05 AAK, 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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VN05 AAK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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