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GL05 CUG

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,725 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,611 miles

Offside front wheel play

Fail 12 Nov 2016 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Offside and Nearside lights (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel play

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake fluid level low

N/S/R Wheel slight bind

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Jan 2013 52,682 miles

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

f pads wearing

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f brake disc rusting on inner face

slight play in rack arm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,682 miles

f pads wearing

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f brake disc rusting on inner face

slight play in rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,068 miles

front pads

n/s/f tyre

o/s rack arm

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,026 miles

wipers

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,721 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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GL05 CUG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL05 CUG, 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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GL05 CUG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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