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GP05 SVF

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 SVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,840 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 141,578 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,872 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 132,562 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,062 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,353 miles

slight wear in off side and near side inner steering rack arms

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,027 miles

handbrake levers on rear callipers not returning to stops and bind on offside rear wheel when jacked up. play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,737 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,555 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,326 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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GP05 SVF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP05 SVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 SVF registered?

GP05 SVF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is GP05 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 SVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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