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AJ55 OFM

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,886 mi
Last recorded175,886 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 175,886 miles

1. Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres, 2. Scratch damage to windscreen. 3. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

4. Both front tyres at legal limits.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 175,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel uj bolt loose (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

1. Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres, 2. Scratch damage to windscreen. 3. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

4. Both front tyres at legal limits.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 278,481 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Apr 2016 278,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Apr 2015 270,195 miles

1/ slight play at steering wheel 2/ slight damage to windscreen 3/ slight damagt to n/s front bumper 4/ slight damage to o/s outer sill at front 5/ slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 157,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 129,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

offside rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 109,358 miles

both rear brake discs starting to wear thin

v. slight rumble from n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 87,523 miles

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

offside front tyre worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

rear silencer strap broken

Fail 31 Dec 2010 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,698 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,698 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,616 miles

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

front brake pads low

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 OFM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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