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NJ55 KWU

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,471 mi
Last recorded80,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 KWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,471 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,158 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,823 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,821 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,557 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 33,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,224 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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NJ55 KWU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NJ55 KWU, 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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What year was NJ55 KWU registered?

NJ55 KWU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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