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WV55 VXA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 146,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,136 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 127,136 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,107 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Catalyst heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, slight play ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,107 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Catalyst heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, slight play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,633 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,633 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,116 miles

Front brake discs inner face slightly corroded

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,857 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Injector blowby

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,168 miles

front brake disc have a build up of rust on inner lip

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod end

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,100 miles

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

front brake disc have a build up of rust on inner lip

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,318 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs corrosion.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,318 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front and rear brake discs corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 22,319 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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WV55 VXA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WV55 VXA, 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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What year was WV55 VXA registered?

WV55 VXA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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