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WK05 VKR

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,391 mi
Last recorded150,391 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 150,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

several body panels damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2022 149,202 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front wheel arch lining insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to side of vehicle

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn X2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 149,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside of vehicle damaged

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,460 miles

Body not fully secure bonnet locking in closed position but due to damage bonnet doesn't sit flush (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread low and tyre nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle has different size tyres to rear axle

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 31 Aug 2021 147,429 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to both headlights broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror mounting damaged and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently not closing fully (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread low and tyre nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle has different size tyres to rear axle

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 143,567 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,464 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 140,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,071 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,459 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 198,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,420 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,024 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,691 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear non obligatory side lamp inop

Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,702 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,968 miles

rear tyres starting too wear low 2mm

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 VKR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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