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GJ05 ZPS

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,480 mi
Last recorded106,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 106,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 May 2016 106,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 May 2015 97,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 22 May 2015 97,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear position lamp half lit

Pass 30 May 2014 89,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 89,058 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,863 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear coil spring end missing but still secure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear coil spring end missing but still secure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,684 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

play in n/s/f inner rack joint

rear pads low

slight corrosion to front shockers

slight corrosion to rear discs

turbo heat sheld insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

play in n/s/f inner rack joint

rear pads low

slight corrosion to front shockers

slight corrosion to rear discs

turbo heat sheld insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,486 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 ZPS is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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