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GJ05 DJZ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,394 mi
Last recorded116,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,391 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,642 miles

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant leak - gearbox area ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant leak - gearbox area ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (heavily deteriorated) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed from caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed from caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (heavily deteriorated) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,535 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls due to age

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,526 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls due to age

Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,229 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer mounting in very poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,539 miles

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

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

brake fluid reservoir 1/2 full

front brake discs lipped and deteriorated (attention required)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,976 miles

Front & rear brake pads low.

Front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,647 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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GJ05 DJZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ05 DJZ, 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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GJ05 DJZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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