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GK55 VGL

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage

Nearside Rear door has damage and dent

Offside Front wing has damaged has tape on it

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 117,485 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides seriously corroded and touching the calipers (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,814 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,038 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 42,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,574 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,097 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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GK55 VGL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GK55 VGL, 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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GK55 VGL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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