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GF05 JCV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,209 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,050 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ecu light on

slight play on n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,507 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,089 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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 JCV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF05 JCV, 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 GF05 JCV registered?

GF05 JCV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is GF05 JCV safe to buy?

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