MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill damaged no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage on corner no sharp edges
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked ball joint locking tab not secured (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill damaged no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage on corner no sharp edges
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
check offside c v boot
check offside rear brake
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
exhaust centre section hanger bracket snapped
nearside and offside body sills dinted
plastic undertrims and inner wheel arches insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and boot holed (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket snapped (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured body sill ripped and holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust centre section hanger bracket snapped
front brake pads low and discs worn and corroded
nearside and offside body sills dinted
plastic undertrims and inner wheel arches insecure
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Oil leak
o/s front tyre inner edge eneven wear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre inner edge eneven wear
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
o/s sill damaged n/s front disc slightey worn o/s front disc slightey worn
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
o/s sill damaged n/s front disc slightey worn o/s front disc slightey worn
Front discs slightly worn.
Rear discs slightly pitted.
Sill damage offside.
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)
Sill damage offside.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ05 BWG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 PJ05 BWG, 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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PJ05 BWG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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