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GY05 LWH

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,386 mi
Last recorded158,386 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 158,386 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 158,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,856 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front only 2mm left and beadly worn on inner edge. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 142,856 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front only 2mm left and beadly worn on inner edge. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,536 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 110,536 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,319 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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 7 Mar 2015 88,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,926 miles

n/s/f seat belt fraying on side.heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,926 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt fraying on side.heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,249 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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GY05 LWH is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWH, 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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GY05 LWH is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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