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MJ05 BWX

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,337 mi
Last recorded110,337 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 110,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Offside driveshaft to diff has an oil leak of gearbox oil.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 110,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Offside driveshaft to diff has an oil leak of gearbox oil.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 101,663 miles

front n/s outer tyre wall damaged!

Fail 12 May 2011 101,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front n/s outer tyre wall damaged!

Pass 11 May 2010 93,080 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 93,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 74,518 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 74,518 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 55,746 miles

Nearside 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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MJ05 BWX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BWX, 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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What year was MJ05 BWX registered?

MJ05 BWX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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