CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG55 GZV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,242 mi
Last recorded53,242 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,002 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nsr tyre has damaged outer wall and nail on inner wall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,002 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nsr tyre has damaged outer wall and nail on inner wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,028 miles

EXHAUST CENTER PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET HAS CORRODED OFF

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

EXHAUST CENTER PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET HAS CORRODED OFF

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,553 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE DETERIORATED

CENTRE PART OF EXHAUST HAS A BRACKET DETATCHED

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,553 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE DETERIORATED

CENTRE PART OF EXHAUST HAS A BRACKET DETATCHED

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,456 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres excess low pressure

Fail 16 Sep 2009 26,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres excess low pressure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,738 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 16,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls..

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG55 GZV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver 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 YG55 GZV, 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

How do I check the history of YG55 GZV?

You can check the full history of YG55 GZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG55 GZV registered?

YG55 GZV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is YG55 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 GZV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG55 GZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG55 GZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.