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GK05 RTV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 145,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 143,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 134,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,787 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 128,784 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot light slass (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,523 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 99,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit possibly due to movement off lower ball joint (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,948 miles

centre rear stop light not working ?

engnie light on

front seat belt retracting slow

slight damage n/s front tyre side wall

slight diesel leak engine

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,017 miles

front seat belts retracting slow

Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

front seat belts retracting slow

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,405 miles

both rear tyres are very close to the legal limit 2055017 budget

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,865 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,865 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,696 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,095 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RTV, 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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GK05 RTV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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