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AV05 CGG

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,231 mi
Last recorded131,231 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,231 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 131,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front ARB links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 120,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front ARB links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre worn to its limit

poor engine idle

rear brakes starting to bind brake check recommended

Fail 14 May 2015 108,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre worn to its limit

poor engine idle

rear brakes starting to bind brake check recommended

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2014 96,920 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,686 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,686 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,672 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,247 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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AV05 CGG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV05 CGG, 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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AV05 CGG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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