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GJ55 AVC

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 134,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked at the top (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,725 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 117,725 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 117,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 105,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres,outer walls cracking.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres,outer walls cracking.

engine management light is on.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,716 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s reg plate lens missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s reg plate lens missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,937 miles

front tyres worn low

play noted in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

front tyres worn low

play noted in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,379 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 127,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 127,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,933 miles

nearside wiper damaged and smears.

Pass 21 May 2008 25,771 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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GJ55 AVC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 GJ55 AVC, 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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GJ55 AVC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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