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GL05 YZH

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside rear of outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central area ()

high level brake light not working

injector seal leaking on engine

Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside rear of outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central area ()

high level brake light not working

injector seal leaking on engine

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside slight damage to rear of outer sill

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside slight damage to rear of outer sill

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,483 miles

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

engine noise-suspect injector seal

high level brake light not working

rear of nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2019 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine noise-suspect injector seal

high level brake light not working

rear of nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel injector fault ? "chuffing" at idle

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working at times (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel injector fault ? "chuffing" at idle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,503 miles

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

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,503 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,725 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3mm

both rear coil springs corroding at lower coil

centre brake light not working

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted o/s & n/s rear

o/s & n/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,041 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 YZH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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