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MJ57 YHG

2007 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,309 mi
Last recorded145,309 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 YHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 145,289 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,412 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,942 miles

Front Upper both mountings have play in upper bushes

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Fail 24 Jul 2020 116,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper both mountings have play in upper bushes

nsr tyre getting low and as a nail in it

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 May 2019 106,496 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Rear both brakes binding

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

oil leak

Front both tyres very close and cracking

Fail 2 May 2019 106,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough

Rear both brakes binding

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

oil leak

Front both tyres very close and cracking

Pass 3 May 2018 95,356 miles

both front tyres worn and cracking

front pads and discs corroded/low

nsr brake binding

osf strut top mount/bearing rough when rotated

osr tyre cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,891 miles

Headlamp aim not tested bulbs not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb insecure too (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn and cracking

front pads and discs corroded/low

nsr brake binding

osf strut top mount/bearing rough when rotated

osr tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,693 miles

boot dampers in/op

front brake discs corroded

front strut top bearings rough

osr tyre splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,523 miles

front brake discs corroded/lipped

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both os tyres 2/3mm less on inner walls

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,638 miles

both os tyres 2/3mm less on inner walls

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,838 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,351 miles

front discs slightly worn

washer poor

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,874 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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MJ57 YHG is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ57 YHG, 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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MJ57 YHG is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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