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GL05 VFP

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

rear silencer brackets rusted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front wheelarch liner insecure

exhaust rear silencer bracket weakened by rust but still serviceable

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer heavily corroded, hangers still attatched but only just.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket rusted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer heavily corroded, hangers still attatched but only just.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,677 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose has mole grip marks, but not bulging at time of test

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 23 Dec 2015 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose has mole grip marks, but not bulging at time of test

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,006 miles

rear silencer very rusted but secure and not blowing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer very rusted but secure and not blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,163 miles

coolant cap missing

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake imballance 29%

service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,069 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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GL05 VFP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc petrol 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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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