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DU05 GHG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,407 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn/o/s/r brake sticking/some travel to handbrake

steering rack ends worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,540 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front brake discs worn advise some travel to handbrake

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front brake discs worn advise some travel to handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,820 miles

rear back seat wont lock into postion,

Fail 24 Mar 2014 82,820 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear back seat wont lock into postion,

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,298 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,058 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 69,058 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,621 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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DU05 GHG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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