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GX05 OCV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

250,752 mi
Last recorded250,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 250,752 miles

Brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2026 250,750 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2024 250,736 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2024 250,736 miles

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 246,939 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2023 246,939 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Nearside rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2023 246,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 244,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 239,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2021 239,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2020 236,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2020 236,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2020 236,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 145,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,549 miles

slight dent in the n/s/r wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,534 miles

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

slight dent in the n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,348 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,004 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,032 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,378 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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GX05 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 GX05 OCV, 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 GX05 OCV registered?

GX05 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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