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GL55 ENW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ENW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 152,269 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 152,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 143,941 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 143,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 135,629 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 135,629 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.l. light stay illuminated

nearside rear side lamp not working

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l. light stay illuminated

nearside rear side lamp not working

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e m l light on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e m l light on

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges[raised tread]

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside head light washer not working

Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside head light washer not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,419 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,791 miles

front brake discs and pads worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,169 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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GL55 ENW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL55 ENW, 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 GL55 ENW registered?

GL55 ENW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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