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RJ55 XZA

2005 Citroen C4

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 112,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover loose ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber rusty

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,031 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 101,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 101,067 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,267 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing thin .

Advise uneven wear on offside front tyre plus close to limit .

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Advise front brake discs wearing thin .

Advise uneven wear on offside front tyre plus close to limit .

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,588 miles

Offside offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

both front discs lipped

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

both front discs lipped

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Brake Discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Brake Discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped and o/s/r pads getting low

long hand brake travel

Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped and o/s/r pads getting low

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,109 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,664 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 XZA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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