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JS05 JOD

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,018 mi
Last recorded166,018 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 JOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 166,018 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 96,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2017 94,709 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear tyres starting to tear

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 8 May 2017 94,706 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear tyres starting to tear

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner shoulder

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 79,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper is torn

Fail 2 May 2014 79,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper is torn

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

lower engine cover insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,449 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 57,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,233 miles

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

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2010 52,119 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet catch stiff/sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,119 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet catch stiff/sticking

Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,102 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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JS05 JOD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JS05 JOD, 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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JS05 JOD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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