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FV05 GOC

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,519 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,016 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 120,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight brake bind from n/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight brake bind from n/s/r wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,942 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake is sticking nearside rear brake was low on effort during the ballance check

Fail 13 May 2014 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW [ LITRE ADDED] 5 / 40

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 13 May 2014 88,077 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW [ LITRE ADDED] 5 / 40

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,706 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 73,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 64,055 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 64,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 52,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,886 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,766 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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FV05 GOC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV05 GOC, 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 FV05 GOC registered?

FV05 GOC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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