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GV05 ZSY

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,470 mi
Last recorded92,470 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 87,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,523 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,383 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,476 miles

4 hub caps fitted

o/s rear tyre req soon

Pass 20 May 2009 46,432 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,432 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,659 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

GV05 ZSY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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