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GF55 FGM

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Damage to bumper

Offside Front Damage to bumper

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,452 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear rattle in wheel cap when wheel span by hand

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,984 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread separating exposing the ply (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread separating exposing the ply (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,637 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,350 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 34,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF55 FGM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF55 FGM, 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 GF55 FGM registered?

GF55 FGM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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