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DU05 GWD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

bottom engine mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,120 miles

Bolts missing from nsf door catch,

Tailgate inop had drop rear seats to inspect boot floor.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,566 miles

both rear tyres, outer walls cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,568 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 31,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 27,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,043 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 GWD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU05 GWD, 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 DU05 GWD registered?

DU05 GWD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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