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GJ05 OUO

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,650 mi
Last recorded179,650 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 OUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 179,650 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 179,650 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 172,794 miles

Eml illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil loss

Fail 9 Apr 2018 172,794 miles

Eml illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil loss

Pass 7 Apr 2017 162,193 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 162,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre was flat nail in tyre

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 126,314 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 14 Mar 2015 126,314 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,616 miles

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

Slight brake bind on NSF wheel

Slight play in OSF rack end

Fail 19 Mar 2014 114,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight brake bind on NSF wheel

Slight play in OSF rack end

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 103,326 miles

advise engine check light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside sill crushed in, may affect body strength in an accident

Rear wiper blade split also

Fail 3 Apr 2008 44,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside sill crushed in, may affect body strength in an accident

Rear wiper blade split also

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 OUO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ05 OUO, 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 GJ05 OUO registered?

GJ05 OUO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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