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GV54 OVB

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,379 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,334 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 85,186 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,981 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,666 miles

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,666 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 32,901 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,009 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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GV54 OVB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GV54 OVB, 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 GV54 OVB registered?

GV54 OVB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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