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GF55 FGP

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,801 mi
Last recorded163,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 163,801 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 154,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 151,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 4 May 2016 151,343 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light inop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 146,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 May 2014 137,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,560 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 119,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 104,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 104,192 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 90,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,359 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,302 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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GF55 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

GF55 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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