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GL54 XCP

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 98,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 89,871 miles

N/S AND THE O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS VERY RUSTY

Fail 17 May 2018 89,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S AND THE O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS VERY RUSTY

Pass 22 May 2017 86,368 miles

Both front side lights dim

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (205/55R16)

Rear axle bushes splitting and perishing

Fail 20 May 2017 86,365 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim clips damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both front side lights dim

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (205/55R16)

Rear axle bushes splitting and perishing

Pass 13 May 2016 81,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 71,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 69,949 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 69,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,328 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2010 56,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2009 42,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 42,006 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,881 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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GL54 XCP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCP, 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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GL54 XCP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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