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GK05 RSU

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,790 mi
Last recorded139,790 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and worn very thin! but no cords exposed at present,

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture and was flat when vehicle was presented for test,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread, (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

one rear silencer mounting deteriorated but still secure at present.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 139,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and worn very thin! but no cords exposed at present,

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture and was flat when vehicle was presented for test,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread, (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

one rear silencer mounting deteriorated but still secure at present.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 133,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings either fully or partially detached, (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several tears to inner sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre, bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed,

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked around edge of tread but no cords visible.

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,892 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,887 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,709 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,709 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,994 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,816 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,992 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,221 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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GK05 RSU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK05 RSU, 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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What year was GK05 RSU registered?

GK05 RSU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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