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MJ05 VVG

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,917 mi
Last recorded52,917 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,917 miles

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch body slight damaged

oil leak around engine area

Fail 28 Aug 2019 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch body slight damaged

oil leak around engine area

Pass 1 Sep 2018 43,070 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2018 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,039 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VVG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

MJ05 VVG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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