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MF05 XJT

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XJT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,053 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,740 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,890 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,841 miles

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

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,179 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

slight play/wear noted in steering rack(nearside)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,283 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,588 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,853 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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MF05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF05 XJT, 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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MF05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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