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MJ54 OSR

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,329 mi
Last recorded134,329 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 OSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,329 miles

NSF tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 134,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the chords

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in NSF steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 120,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 120,526 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,342 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 87,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,165 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edge slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edge slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OSR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ54 OSR, 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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MJ54 OSR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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