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MJZ 8173

2007 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C468,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 8173
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,114 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Sills bubbling and corroding may require weld work prior to next test

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,361 miles

Fanbelt splitting

Fail 6 Jul 2021 76,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fanbelt splitting

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,989 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,638 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres different size to Rears

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,516 miles

Front & rear tyre sizes different

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front & rear tyre sizes different

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,512 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 50,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 28,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,919 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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MJZ 8173 is a 2007 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MJZ 8173, 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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MJZ 8173 is a 2007 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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