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J300 CJB

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 CJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,085 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 152,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 140,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 140,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 135,046 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 135,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,773 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 131,773 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 120,696 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 120,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,943 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 107,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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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J300 CJB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J300 CJB, 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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J300 CJB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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