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GL05 ZYT

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,152 mi
Last recorded158,152 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 158,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 146,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 146,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,485 miles

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

front discs worn/poor condition

n/s steering rack inner ball joint has play/just mot legal

n/s/r tyre slight edge wear 205/55/16v

Fail 5 Sep 2014 134,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn/poor condition

n/s steering rack inner ball joint has play/just mot legal

n/s/r tyre slight edge wear 205/55/16v

Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

chip in windsceen

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

fuel injector blowing

unable to open boot from outside

Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

chip in windsceen

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

fuel injector blowing

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 92,884 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,759 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,120 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2009 44,345 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,508 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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 ZYT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

GL05 ZYT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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