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GJ05 USM

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 101,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,273 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn.Rear disc lightly scored o/s/r

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 x17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front A.B.S. Wiring under tension on lock.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn.Rear disc lightly scored o/s/r

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 x17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front A.B.S. Wiring under tension on lock.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,577 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 80,577 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 62,408 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,407 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,029 miles

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

Nearside 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 21 Mar 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,702 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 USM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 USM, 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 USM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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