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PJ05 SWV

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,429 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished on inner sidewalls

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PJ05 SWV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PJ05 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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