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PX55 BAV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,993 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 77,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,842 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,578 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has minor cracks

Fail 15 May 2014 50,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has minor cracks

Pass 23 May 2013 45,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 45,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 43,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,528 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 32,927 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

slight lip of corrosion on rear discs

Fail 26 May 2010 32,927 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight lip of corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,629 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,719 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 17,719 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PX55 BAV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX55 BAV, 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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PX55 BAV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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