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MJ56 XBW

2007 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 136,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,264 miles

n/s front top suspension mount stiff

Fail 2 Aug 2023 136,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

n/s front top suspension mount stiff

Pass 10 May 2022 134,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 134,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,786 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 112,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,638 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,268 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount stiff to turn

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,268 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount stiff to turn

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,648 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,646 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 66,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,816 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,816 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,268 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,629 miles

advise offside rear rear seat not present

Fail 23 Dec 2010 28,453 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 17,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,149 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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MJ56 XBW is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 MJ56 XBW, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ56 XBW registered?

MJ56 XBW is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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