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MJ05 XKL

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,696 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 86,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 82,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 76,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,358 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise forward exhaust bracket to engine broken. still adequatly supported at time of test.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,690 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn to limit ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,690 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to limit ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,165 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,165 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 58,827 miles

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

exhaust back box poor in condition - advise replacement

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 14 May 2012 58,827 miles

exhaust back box poor in condition - advise replacement

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 4 May 2011 50,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 50,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 43,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,137 miles

both front wipers worn

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 XKL is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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