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MJ05 VJO

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,028 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear rear wiper not working

Pass 21 May 2019 65,001 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,847 miles

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

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 26 May 2016 57,675 miles

Engine oil leaks slightly.

Nearside Rear Calliper slightly sticking but did not restrict free movement of the wheel.

Offside Rear Calliper slightly sticking but did not restrict free movement of the wheel.

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

Rear Wiper not working.

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,336 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked sidewall to tread

slight bind to rear brakes(discoloured as if been hot)

Fail 12 May 2014 53,336 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked sidewall to tread

slight bind to rear brakes(discoloured as if been hot)

Fail 22 May 2013 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,248 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 38,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 38,386 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,932 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 VJO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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