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DG05 GSY

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,175 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heat Shield - Rear, loose but no insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,740 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Insecure.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 72,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,408 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,790 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,649 miles

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,696 miles

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,696 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,976 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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DG05 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG05 GSY, 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 DG05 GSY registered?

DG05 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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