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MA05 TXJ

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,642 miles

Bonnet stay retain clip broken

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damaged 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet stay retain clip broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished nail in tread area 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 93,896 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 93,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecure ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,104 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 92,104 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 89,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 82,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,751 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,470 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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MA05 TXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA05 TXJ, 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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MA05 TXJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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