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MJ05 VVX

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,728 miles

Front registration plate cracked, but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall, but not weakened

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,690 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 99,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 72,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

Pass 1 May 2012 65,048 miles

NSF tyre tread on legal limit

OSF tyre tread low

slight play to OSF suspension/steering

Fail 1 May 2012 65,048 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

NSF tyre tread on legal limit

OSF tyre tread low

slight play to OSF suspension/steering

Pass 10 May 2011 59,813 miles

NSF tyre tread low on inner edge

play in rack NS

Fail 10 May 2011 59,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NSF tyre tread low on inner edge

play in rack NS

Pass 13 May 2010 49,261 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

slight play in rack

Fail 1 May 2009 37,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,656 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 25,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VVX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

MJ05 VVX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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