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PJ55 SVW

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,970 mi
Last recorded88,970 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,748 miles

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

nail in nearside rear tyre at an angle

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,801 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,879 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 41,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,021 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,882 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,124 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,246 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 32,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear discs outer surfaces carroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,808 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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PJ55 SVW is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SVW, 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 PJ55 SVW registered?

PJ55 SVW is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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