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NJ05 OEB

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,719 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 91,047 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 86,484 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertray insecure

Fail 14 May 2015 86,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

cracks in n/s front tyre

cracks in n/s rear tyre

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertray insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,729 miles

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

cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,204 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,463 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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NJ05 OEB is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NJ05 OEB, 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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NJ05 OEB is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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