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FV55 MTJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,242 mi
Last recorded165,242 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,465 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value @ 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,253 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,527 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,527 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 68,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,622 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,932 miles

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

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)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIOATE

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,075 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,634 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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FV55 MTJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 FV55 MTJ, 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 FV55 MTJ registered?

FV55 MTJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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