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GU05 PXW

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,191 mi
Last recorded172,191 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 172,191 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod end slight free play

Offside Front steering rack tie rod end slight free play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 172,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod end slight free play

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

Offside Front steering rack tie rod end slight free play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 167,006 miles

offside front steering tie rod end slight free play

Fail 9 Feb 2015 167,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front steering tie rod end slight free play

Pass 12 Feb 2014 163,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 159,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 156,579 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 156,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 152,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

o/s/r indicator faded to limit! - needs attention

Fail 20 Jan 2010 136,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

Rear discs well worn - may be below service limits

Rear pads very low

n/s/r shock absorber damp - on limit

o/s/r indicator faded to limit! - needs attention

Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 109,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PXW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU05 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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