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MJ54 JFV

2004 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 JFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 137,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 131,777 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery insecure

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 13 May 2016 131,777 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery insecure

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 May 2015 129,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 129,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 126,431 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 126,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 107,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 109,360 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,424 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,870 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2010 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,671 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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MJ54 JFV is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 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 MJ54 JFV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ54 JFV is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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