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WD54 GCV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 GCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,604 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Central Rear Upper lamp not illuminated

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,151 miles

Central Rear Upper light not working

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Rear Upper light not working

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,728 miles

rear number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres perished

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,430 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,915 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,132 miles

Advised replacement of both rear brake flexy hoses A.S.A.P

CAT heatsheilds are split and rattling but were still secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs are wearing thin.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,581 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)

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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WD54 GCV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WD54 GCV, 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 WD54 GCV registered?

WD54 GCV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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