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GU05 DNJ

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,962 mi
Last recorded68,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow return to base

Rear exhaust box corroded and rattly inside

engine oil slightly leak

Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow return to base

Rear exhaust box corroded and rattly inside

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,105 miles

Rattle inside exh rear box

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre wear BOTH edges & 2mm

Rattle inside exh rear box

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,426 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on both edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear shocker slightly leak

n/s/r tyre low on tread 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shocker slightly leak

n/s/r tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,269 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm and slight crack outer wall

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2.5mm and slightly crack outer wall

Fail 16 Apr 2016 30,269 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm and slight crack outer wall

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2.5mm and slightly crack outer wall

Pass 2 May 2015 21,895 miles

nearside front tyre starting to spilt/perish

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge has 3mm of tread aand start to perish/spilt

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,448 miles

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both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 9,322 miles

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

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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GU05 DNJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU05 DNJ, 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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GU05 DNJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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