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GM55 ARA

2016 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,624 mi
Last recorded121,624 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C450,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM55 ARA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 121,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 118,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,957 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,957 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,909 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat runner jamed

Offside Rear tyre has a small nick out of side wall outer

service light up on dash

Fail 28 May 2019 54,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working no aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat runner jamed

Offside Rear tyre has a small nick out of side wall outer

service light up on dash

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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GM55 ARA is a 2016 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 50,152 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 GM55 ARA, 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 10 years old, this Citroen C4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM55 ARA registered?

GM55 ARA is a 2016 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is GM55 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM55 ARA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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