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KW55 XJU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,122 mi
Last recorded125,122 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,122 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 125,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,332 miles

OSR tyre poor

Fail 26 Oct 2012 112,107 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre poor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,626 miles

centre brake lamp not working

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre brake lamp not working

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 78,774 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,676 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 70,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside steering rack joint slight wear

Fail 17 May 2008 46,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 46,775 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,140 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,140 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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KW55 XJU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KW55 XJU, 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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KW55 XJU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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