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BJ55 AXT

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,604 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak gearbox oil ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,413 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tread also (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,418 miles

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

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

Fluid leaking from a clutch component.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tread also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,888 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust back box support bracket deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2013 62,180 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust back box support bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,448 miles

Backbox hanger broken but is still supported

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,671 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,449 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,075 miles

both rear disc's worn

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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BJ55 AXT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJ55 AXT, 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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BJ55 AXT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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