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PJ55 FRN

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 73,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,263 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake slight bind

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,263 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake slight bind

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,898 miles

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

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

rear back box bracket corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear brake discs are scored/lined

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,388 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are heavily scored

Fail 7 Oct 2010 16,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside rear brake discs are heavily scored

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 13,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,522 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 10,496 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to gain access to under bonnet due to cable snapped

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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PJ55 FRN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PJ55 FRN, 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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PJ55 FRN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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