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AJ55 VCG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,558 mi
Last recorded104,558 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 104,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 104,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,753 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO 3MM ALSO WAS FLAT INFLATED

Fail 12 Sep 2015 59,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN TO 3MM ALSO WAS FLAT INFLATED

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,507 miles

Exhaust braket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,507 miles

Exhaust braket broken

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,122 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,097 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 14,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 14,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 13,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades poor

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 VCG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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