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GY05 CWT

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,965 mi
Last recorded226,965 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 226,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 226,965 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 211,686 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 211,684 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 199,096 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 199,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 186,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 290,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 175,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of car corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of car corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 168,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2018 166,621 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Mar 2018 166,618 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,167 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 165,166 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 163,267 miles

50% of centre brake light not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyre valves badly perished

both front washer jets slightly poor pressure

exhaust emits slightly blue smoke

front brake discs corroded inner face

nearside rear shock plastic hanging down

nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall

offside front tyre on 3mm +wearing outer edge

very slight play in both inner rack knuckles

nearside front tyre badly perished outer wall + on 2mm + wearing outer

Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,478 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge + perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 154,937 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 154,937 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 151,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2013 151,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2012 148,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front+rear brake disc's wearing thin

turbo-exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Mar 2012 148,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front+rear brake disc's wearing thin

turbo-exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,720 miles

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

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

front brake disc's wearing thin

Fail 19 Mar 2010 124,183 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,888 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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GY05 CWT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GY05 CWT, 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 GY05 CWT registered?

GY05 CWT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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