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GL05 VJM

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 97,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,273 miles

crack in windscreen right accross,nearside to offside lower but not in drivers view

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

crack in windscreen right accross,nearside to offside lower but not in drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2013 81,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,276 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,796 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and brocken

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,489 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 VJM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

GL05 VJM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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