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PJ54 PPU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,319 mi
Last recorded136,319 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 136,319 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle to body bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle to body bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,367 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both pin bush and bearing bush - ( nearside and offside - both ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front - ( wearing thin ) (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 123,367 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both pin bush and bearing bush - ( nearside and offside - both ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front - ( wearing thin ) (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,924 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,204 miles

offside front rack end slight free play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,609 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 80,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,912 miles

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

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

top turbo cover loose

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,985 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,983 miles

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

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

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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PJ54 PPU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ54 PPU, 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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PJ54 PPU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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