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FA05 GYW

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,194 mi
Last recorded46,194 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 46,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 46,193 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,009 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 39,004 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 34,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,516 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,759 miles

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

slight corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,443 miles

Slight corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2015 31,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,800 miles

front discs badly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,257 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 13,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2008 11,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,303 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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FA05 GYW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FA05 GYW, 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 FA05 GYW registered?

FA05 GYW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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