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GV05 PBU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 119,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,740 miles

slight play in inner track rod nearside

slight play in inner track rod offside

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,662 miles

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

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

slight play in inner track rod nearside

slight play in inner track rod offside

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,982 miles

Offside Front slight damage to side wall but no cords exposed

slight leak of cylinder gasses leaking past injector number two

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,742 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,353 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,148 miles

slight play in off side front rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,059 miles

N/S and O/S front tyre wear @ 3mm each

Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,059 miles

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

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

N/S and O/S front tyre wear @ 3mm each

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,089 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 PBU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBU, 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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GV05 PBU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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