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BJ55 PPK

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,663 mi
Last recorded128,663 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 128,663 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 128,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,917 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,595 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front brake discs wearing on edges

Front brake pads wearing low

Front registration plate damaged

Front screen lightly marked

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage in tread depth

Offside Front door card missing

Rear brake discs corroding

slight noise from engine

Fail 8 Apr 2017 117,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front brake discs wearing on edges

Front brake pads wearing low

Front registration plate damaged

Front screen lightly marked

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage in tread depth

Offside Front door card missing

Rear brake discs corroding

slight noise from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2016 112,766 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting yo wear

slight wear in steering system

Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,558 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,439 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,333 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,997 miles

inner rear brake pads worn near limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,855 miles

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 PPK is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BJ55 PPK, 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 PPK is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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