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DU05 GCY

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 117,282 miles

Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2017 117,282 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,523 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,899 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,898 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,510 miles

n/s+o/s/rear tyres outer sidewall small cracks no cords showing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,509 miles

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

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

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

n/s+o/s/rear tyres outer sidewall small cracks no cords showing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,985 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 16,985 miles

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

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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DU05 GCY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU05 GCY, 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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DU05 GCY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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