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OW05 GYX

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,588 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,322 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,898 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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OW05 GYX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OW05 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 GYX registered?

OW05 GYX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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