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BJ55 ZPW

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,347 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 122,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,160 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,621 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,542 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012
Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,282 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,958 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp aim set just above lower limit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,524 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,393 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,356 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 13,356 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZPW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPW, 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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What year was BJ55 ZPW registered?

BJ55 ZPW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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