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FM54 JOV

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,429 mi
Last recorded55,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 55,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,298 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,516 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 49,508 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,950 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,942 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted, restricting some view of components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,213 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,833 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bothside rear tyres signs of cracking on outer tread edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,859 miles

tyre tread wear all round

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,951 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,448 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 29,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,320 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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FM54 JOV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM54 JOV, 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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FM54 JOV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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