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GL55 EPA

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating from casing . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough needs investigating. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,966 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,907 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,907 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,380 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 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPA, 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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GL55 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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