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GV55 VGO

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 72,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,544 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 69,544 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,423 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damage

play in steering joints

Fail 21 Oct 2022 106,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim damage

play in steering joints

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 58,509 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,419 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,419 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,788 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 21,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,532 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 13,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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GV55 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GV55 VGO, 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 GV55 VGO registered?

GV55 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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