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RJ55 FYR

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,289 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,494 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,805 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,805 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,702 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,635 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,506 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,482 miles

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

offside front tyre wear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,897 miles

off side mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,872 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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RJ55 FYR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ55 FYR, 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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RJ55 FYR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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