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MJ05 VVU

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 154,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 154,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,976 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,877 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,615 miles

radiator leaking

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 VVU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

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