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PL05 ZTE

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,923 mi
Last recorded75,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 75,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,329 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,329 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2013 64,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2013 64,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,922 miles

both front tyres showing slight wear to edges

nearside rear tyre showing slight wear to inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,555 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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PL05 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL05 ZTE, 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 PL05 ZTE registered?

PL05 ZTE is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is PL05 ZTE safe to buy?

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