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MJ05 BXA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,088 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,693 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 83,145 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 83,145 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 74,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,033 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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MJ05 BXA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ05 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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