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MJ05 VLB

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,907 miles

Exhaust noisy manifold and flex area (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers smearing

movement in both front steering arms

Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box hangers snapped, inadequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy manifold and flex area (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers smearing

movement in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox rear hanger missing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,259 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox rear hanger missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,042 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,192 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front excessively pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front excessively pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 69,747 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,394 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 48,535 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 40,573 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 30,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 30,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 22,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear wiper split

Pass 8 May 2008 15,705 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 VLB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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