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MJ05 LJF

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 161,263 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 161,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Fail 27 May 2016 145,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 138,542 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres starting to perish near side front one very badley perished on inside wall

Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,436 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 134,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2011
Pass 11 Oct 2010
Pass 10 Oct 2009 105,262 miles

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

Large undertrays fitted on vehicle view of underside of vehicle restricted

Fail 10 Oct 2009 105,262 miles

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

Large undertrays fitted on vehicle view of underside of vehicle restricted

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,759 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2008 89,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake discs worn

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 LJF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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