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GV05 FPL

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,906 mi
Last recorded94,906 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres edges worn

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,906 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres edges worn

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,944 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread low and sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 53,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread low and sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,566 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,634 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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GV05 FPL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV05 FPL, 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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What year was GV05 FPL registered?

GV05 FPL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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