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PE05 ARX

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,525 mi
Last recorded113,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,525 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 113,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,477 miles

plastic under trays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,007 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,883 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,457 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,651 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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PE05 ARX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE05 ARX, 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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PE05 ARX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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