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GK05 XOY

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,920 mi
Last recorded159,920 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 159,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate of 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Rubbed flat by wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/vehicle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and Offside rear main brake pipes. pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Intercooler pipe insecure and rubbed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe end nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper spring plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,038 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

EML light on

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported AXLE HOSE/PIPE JOINT CLIP BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear UNDERSIDE CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 149,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INSIDED EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported AXLE HOSE/PIPE JOINT CLIP BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear UNDERSIDE CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 139,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,208 miles

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

Slight bind on n s rear

Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,208 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight bind on n s rear

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,268 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,373 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,880 miles

rear brake discs/pads wearing low,

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,768 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 XOY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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