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WK05 VHV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,218 mi
Last recorded169,218 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 169,218 miles

Offside Front brake pads worn low

brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 169,218 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake pads worn low

brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 151,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 141,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,220 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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WK05 VHV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK05 VHV, 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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WK05 VHV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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