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MJ05 LUA

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,746 mi
Last recorded106,746 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Tire outer sidewall damaged and perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,302 miles

both rear tyres (sidewall) deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,288 miles

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

both rear tyres (sidewall) deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,241 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,488 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,476 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,131 miles

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

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 LUA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

MJ05 LUA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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