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GF05 KOJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,344 mi
Last recorded101,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 101,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 100,922 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,565 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,343 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,640 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,640 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,894 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 41,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 40,532 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 33,589 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 33,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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