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WF05 VCM

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding not excessively

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding not excessively

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,353 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod *strong advise* (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod *strong advise* (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,867 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 May 2014 68,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust b/box rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,516 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,084 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 48,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,326 miles

Both wipeblades slightly smearing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both wipeblades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,916 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,023 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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WF05 VCM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF05 VCM, 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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WF05 VCM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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