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GK55 VVL

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,062 mi
Last recorded157,062 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 157,062 miles

N/S/R FOG LAMP NOT WORKING WILL NEED NEW LAMP TO FIX

Fail 27 Apr 2017 157,062 miles

N/S/R FOG LAMP NOT WORKING WILL NEED NEW LAMP TO FIX

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 155,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 155,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,715 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 148,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake starting to bind.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,128 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 83,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 65,548 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 65,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,730 miles

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

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

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

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 VVL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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