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MJ55 WCY

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 WCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 147,935 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear sill area has surface rust

fuel smell occurs but no leaks detected

handbrake holding but needs attention soon

Fail 23 Apr 2018 147,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 142,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear sill area has surface rust

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,883 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,822 miles

Excessive play in steering rack ends.

Offside hand brake lever does not fully retain against stop.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,970 miles

Damage to offside front outersill

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear disc's corroded & offside rear handbrake lever (on caliper) does not fully return

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 97,011 miles

Offside outer sill damaged at front

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 97,011 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside front tyre at 3mm

Offside outer sill damaged at front

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,572 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,244 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)

slight wear both side steering arms

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,928 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,542 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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MJ55 WCY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCY, 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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MJ55 WCY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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