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MV55 WOJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,981 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,688 miles

has play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 3 Nov 2017 80,688 miles

Nearside 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)

has play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,083 miles

engine oil leak

nail in osr tyre

play in both front steering arms, nsf the worst, strongly advise replacement

possible play in gearbox mount, engine undershield fitted, further investigation required

turbo heatshield loose causing vibration through vehicle, strongly advise refitment

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers casings loose

engine oil leak present

nail in osr tyre tread

nsf tyre tread slightly cracking

play in front both steering arms/tie bars, nsf in very poor condition, strongly advise replacement

possible play in gearbox mount, engine undershield fitted, further investigation required

turbo heatshield insecure causing vibration, advise refitment

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers casings loose

engine oil leak present

nail in osr tyre tread

nsf tyre tread slightly cracking

play in front both steering arms/tie bars, nsf in very poor condition, strongly advise replacement

possible play in gearbox mount, engine undershield fitted, further investigation required

turbo heatshield insecure causing vibration, advise refitment

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil too full

rear brakes binding

rear undertray loose

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr brake sight bind

nsr shocky slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,845 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,845 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,890 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)

front pads appear low advise closer inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,889 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front pads appear low advise closer inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,840 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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MV55 WOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV55 WOJ, 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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MV55 WOJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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