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GL54 XAZ

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 112,754 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,115 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,405 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,537 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition and low on tread

Fail 2 Apr 2016 98,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres in poor condition and low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,868 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Apr 2014 79,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,461 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,461 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,484 miles

Front o/s fog lamp glass damaged

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)

o/side rear brake slightly binding

rear brakes discs worn and pads low

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,484 miles

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

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)

o/side rear brake slightly binding

rear brakes discs worn and pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,081 miles

front brakes discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brakes discs worn

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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GL54 XAZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GL54 XAZ, 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 GL54 XAZ registered?

GL54 XAZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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