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SR05 GDY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,478 mi
Last recorded80,478 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 GDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,473 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes at front both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front pipe exhaust bracket split but exhaust still secure

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded little braking surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,427 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Steering system slightly rough strut top mounts rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,427 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Steering system slightly rough strut top mounts rough (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in tie rod

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in tie rod

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 60,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,147 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,505 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,327 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,315 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper torn

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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SR05 GDY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SR05 GDY, 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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SR05 GDY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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