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PJ55 GXU

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 GXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 103,628 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 103,628 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,409 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,077 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

nearside inner steering joint slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,083 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,494 miles

small amount of play in nearside front steering

Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,463 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

small amount of play in nearside front steering

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,056 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,492 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 49,492 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,756 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,824 miles

brake fluid level below maximum

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are perishing slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,824 miles

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

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

brake fluid level below maximum

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are perishing slightly

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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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