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AU55 XUZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Fail 14 Jan 2020 102,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK (offside driveshaft seal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK (offside driveshaft seal

Parking brake lever high

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,412 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

N/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,508 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2015 64,508 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,900 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 59,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,069 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,992 miles

front discs worn/lipped

rear discs worn /lipped

Fail 11 Jan 2011 44,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn/lipped

rear discs worn /lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,862 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 10 Jan 2009 33,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU55 XUZ 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 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 AU55 XUZ, 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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AU55 XUZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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