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AJ05 EOY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,870 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,433 miles

front and rear pads worn

osf rack end slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,994 miles

Air intake plenim box securing bolt missing

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Play in both inner steering rack ends

Tailgate gas strutts inoperative

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,994 miles

Air intake plenim box securing bolt missing

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both inner steering rack ends

Tailgate gas strutts inoperative

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,428 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Play in offside steering rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,569 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2010 71,569 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,220 miles

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

slight play in osf wheel

Pass 9 May 2008 40,798 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2008 40,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ05 EOY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ05 EOY, 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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AJ05 EOY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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