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GF05 EBP

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,013 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,013 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 7 May 2014 90,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 90,277 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 144,943 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 7 May 2013 87,760 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil leak

o/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f tyre close to limit

petrol smell coming from rear boot area

service light on dash

Fail 7 May 2013 87,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil leak

o/s/f mirror taped up

o/s/f tyre close to limit

petrol smell coming from rear boot area

service light on dash

Pass 8 May 2012 80,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside front inner wheel rim

Fail 1 May 2012 80,344 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 6 May 2011 70,776 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,424 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 60,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,335 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,335 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GF05 EBP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF05 EBP, 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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GF05 EBP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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