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PX05 PBY

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill starting to show signs of needing repaired soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,266 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 69,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 64,264 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre under 2mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,788 miles

Corrosion starting rear exhaust bracket

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,327 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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PX05 PBY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX05 PBY, 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 PX05 PBY registered?

PX05 PBY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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