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GF55 UFW

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 137,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 137,332 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 127,712 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & silencer box corroded (7.1.2)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim, flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & silencer box corroded (7.1.2)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim, flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 108,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,725 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,434 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 92,434 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 82,097 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,146 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf wiperblade deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,572 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UFW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GF55 UFW, 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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GF55 UFW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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