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MJ05 BWV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,108 mi
Last recorded205,108 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 205,108 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 205,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 187,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,577 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 142,809 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,048 miles

front & rear brake discs worn & lipped

offside front tyre inner tread band worn

offside outer sill damaged / distorted

play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,048 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn & lipped

offside front tyre inner tread band worn

offside outer sill damaged / distorted

play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp illuminated

offside outer sill damaged / distorted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 88,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside outer sill damaged / distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2013 76,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,850 miles

front brake discs worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre tread 3mm & outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s outer sill slightly damaged / distorted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,850 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre tread 3mm & outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s outer sill slightly damaged / distorted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,036 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 28,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MJ05 BWV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJ05 BWV, 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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MJ05 BWV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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