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GJ05 HKX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,492 mi
Last recorded17,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,810 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 171,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 157,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 157,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 147,866 miles

both front tyres getting low

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 147,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 131,484 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,114 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 113,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,653 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,653 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,182 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,351 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,356 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,492 miles

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

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

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 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GJ05 HKX, 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 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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