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PJ05 XZE

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 9 Oct 2015 69,508 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,843 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 57,610 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 47,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 47,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 May 2010 35,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2009 30,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Fail 27 May 2009 30,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,962 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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PJ05 XZE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZE, 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 PJ05 XZE registered?

PJ05 XZE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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