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AJ55 OFE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 144,458 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 144,458 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre close to 1.6 mm

Pass 4 Nov 2016 230,026 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 230,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 218,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,113 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 110,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 110,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,233 miles

Front and rear discs lipped

Front wipers slightly worn but still clearing the screen effectively

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear discs lipped

Front wipers slightly worn but still clearing the screen effectively

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,511 miles

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

front number plate taped on bumper

sideways movement on n/s/front wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,854 miles

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AJ55 OFE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 OFE, 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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AJ55 OFE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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