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GJ55 RLU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,452 mi
Last recorded76,452 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

heatshield vibrating on exhaust

offside rear brake hose has evidence that it has been rubbing on shock absorber, but was not rubbing during the inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

heatshield vibrating on exhaust

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

offside rear brake hose has evidence that it has been rubbing on shock absorber, but was not rubbing during the inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,306 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,306 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,051 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,339 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 RLU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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