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AO55 EOJ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,364 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,364 miles

Brake inadequately mounted brake master cylinder fowling air filter casing signs of rubbing thru reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,166 miles

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR TO RACK INNER JOINTS BOTH SIDES

Fail 9 Sep 2017 86,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND INSECURE (7.1.1)

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR TO RACK INNER JOINTS BOTH SIDES

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,732 miles

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

engine sounds slightly tappy

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

slight play felt in n/s steering arm

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

engine sounds slightly tappy

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth at 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

slight bind on o/s/r road wheel

slight play felt in n/s steering arm

split in side wall of o/s/f tyre but no cords/ply visable at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,751 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres perished

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen wipers only just clearing

Fail 22 May 2015 72,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen wipers only just clearing screen

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,955 miles

slight noise from the o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,200 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/f + n/s/r indicators slightly white

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,423 miles

Unable to open O/S/R Door from the outside, door handle broken

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

slight endfloat detected in steering rack off side front

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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AO55 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO55 EOJ, 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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AO55 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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