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ML05 XJT

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XJT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has slight deterioration

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has slight deterioration

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also showing deterioration

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,133 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

slight play rack end

Fail 22 Sep 2015 91,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

slight play rack end

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres slight misshape

Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres slight misshape

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight misshape n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight misshape n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear tyres outer side walls cracked and near side has a nail in tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,701 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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ML05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ML05 XJT, 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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ML05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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