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GJ55 FYU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 125,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 117,939 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 117,939 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 109,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 109,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,620 miles

o/s/r parking brake slightly binding when rotating

Fail 1 May 2014 87,620 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r parking brake slightly binding when rotating

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre depth getting low

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear coil spring incomplete

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,055 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs wearing very thin.STRONG ADVISE.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,706 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 FYU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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