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J10 RNJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,176 miles

significantly lowered

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

significantly lowered

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,715 miles

vehicle significantly lowered

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,655 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,790 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

slight play nearside front track rod

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,790 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

slight play nearside front track rod

Fail 23 Dec 2013 85,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,568 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,872 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,872 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres nearing limit(worn on edges)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,323 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,323 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pads appear to be well worn

some light rust on all brake discs(car laid up for 6 months)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,372 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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J10 RNJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J10 RNJ, 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 J10 RNJ registered?

J10 RNJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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