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GK05 VVB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 129,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod play / movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 129,379 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid red in colour (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb orange coating disintegrated, now showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb orange coating disintegrated, now showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod play / movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,664 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 57,486 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 92,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,834 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,192 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 VVB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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