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MJ05 DXF

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,268 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,292 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,281 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,869 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

body covers fitted

rear brake disc's rusting

Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

body covers fitted

rear brake disc's rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,759 miles

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

all disc's rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all disc's rusting

Fail 26 May 2009 36,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 36,040 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 31,124 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 DXF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

MJ05 DXF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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