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GF05 XRO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,494 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head light slightly loose top mount poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 101,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 100,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2019 100,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,516 miles

Centre stop lamp in-op, unsure if it is connected.

Front brakes worn low.

Rear brake disc's corroded, not yet deemed to have seriously weakened.

Slight play found within steering rack.

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 22 May 2017 92,863 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement at steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,143 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,547 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front tyre damaged (tread cut)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,261 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 XRO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

GF05 XRO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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