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GK55 VKW

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,885 mi
Last recorded169,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 169,885 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 169,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,905 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 124,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,724 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r light unit full of water

Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock covers hanging loose

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r light unit full of water

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,236 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

engine under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2014 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear shock covers hanging loose

engine under tray fitted

o/s/r light unit full of water

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,739 miles

o/s/f tyre low

front pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front pads low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,207 miles

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

no nearside door mirror glass

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 2 Dec 2009 63,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

no nearside door mirror glass

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,358 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 VKW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK55 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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