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MJ55 ARU

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded support bracket breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perrished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre perrished

Fail 25 May 2017 71,143 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre perrished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre perrished

Pass 18 May 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,632 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and slightly broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,463 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,463 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,000 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r indicator bulb losing colour

Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r indicator bulb losing colour

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,616 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,769 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,606 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 11,320 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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MJ55 ARU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 ARU, 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 MJ55 ARU registered?

MJ55 ARU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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