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MD05 JFY

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 49,252 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,594 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 43,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,294 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,335 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 40,335 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,205 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 39,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,920 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nsf osf inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 35,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,611 miles

Offside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

Fail 11 Jul 2017 33,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts around edge of tread

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts around edge of tread

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,011 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,011 miles

Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,298 miles

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

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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MD05 JFY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD05 JFY, 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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MD05 JFY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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