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GF05 URE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,060 mi
Last recorded180,060 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 180,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 180,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 172,174 miles

Handbrake lever is graunchy in operation.

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

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

O/S/R wheel bearing is starting to get noisy/rough.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 172,170 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Handbrake lever is graunchy in operation.

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

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

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,973 miles

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

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

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has a significant amount of play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

Fail 25 Oct 2013 162,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has a significant amount of play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

Fail 22 Oct 2012 145,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Only just met emission levels. Engine fuel system could benefit from fuel system cleaner.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 145,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Only just met emission levels. Engine fuel system could benefit from fuel system cleaner.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 113,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 82,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 59,835 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,175 miles

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

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 URE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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