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GF54 TNL

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,562 mi
Last recorded164,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 TNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 164,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,647 miles

OVER DUE FOR SERVICE BY 16500 MILES

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,645 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs plus offside inner surface corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT PADS LOW

OVER DUE FOR SERVICE BY 16500 MILES

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,435 miles

battery poorly secured

evidence of nearside rear flexy hose fouling shock absorber

Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,435 miles

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

battery poorly secured

evidence of nearside rear flexy hose fouling shock absorber

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,394 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,797 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,797 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs rusted on edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall split not deep eneough to show canvas

Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs rusted on edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall split not deep eneough to show canvas

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,044 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,705 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INSIDE

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

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS AND OUTER WALLS NOT SHOWING CANVAS

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,865 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads 70-80% worn?

Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,865 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads 70-80% worn?

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,913 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GF54 TNL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GF54 TNL, 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 GF54 TNL registered?

GF54 TNL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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