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GL05 OTB

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,945 mi
Last recorded188,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 188,945 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 188,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator not working BOTH FRONTS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested MAJOR HOLE IN BACK BOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH FRONTS (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2015 108,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 108,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 95,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,769 miles

nearside wing dented

Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,766 miles

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

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

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

nearside wing dented

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,554 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front brake discs ridged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,553 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres close to limit

front brake discs ridged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 59,302 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished + close to limit

front brake discs ridged

n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 2 Oct 2010 59,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres heavily perished + close to limit

front brake discs ridged

n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,722 miles

both front tyres heavily perished + close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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 OTB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL05 OTB, 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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What year was GL05 OTB registered?

GL05 OTB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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