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GF05 LPL

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,886 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,939 miles

both front tyres poor condition

engine warning light on

front brake discs poor condition (inner)

ns front steering arm slight play

os rear indicator slight white

Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres poor condition

engine warning light on

front brake discs poor condition (inner)

ns front steering arm slight play

os rear indicator slight white

rear exhaust bracket/clamp missing - exhaust secure

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,663 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,654 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

metal shard in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

metal shard in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

play in n/s steering rack arm

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 69,887 miles

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

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)

play in o/s front steering rack arm joint

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,887 miles

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)

play in o/s front steering rack arm joint

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,305 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Slight exhaust blow at rear

Suspect front brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting close to wear indicatoers

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,046 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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GF05 LPL 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 68.2%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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