MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour BLACK (7.4.B.4)
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHTS 1 OF 2 NOT WORKING
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 child seats fitted
Both front tyres have some wear to outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs well worn **replace Soon**
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Slight missfire at idle when cold
Slight oil leak from intake changeover valve
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2 child seats fitted
Both front tyres have some wear to outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs well worn **replace Soon**
Slight missfire at idle when cold
Slight oil leak from intake changeover valve
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs lipped
front brake pads low
front tyres worn on edges
slight brake brake bind to rear brakes
slight play in o/s/f wheel
unable to check inner brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs lipped
front brake pads low
front tyres worn on edges
slight brake brake bind to rear brakes
slight play in o/s/f wheel
unable to check inner brake pads
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r tyre getting low
slight brake bind to rear brakes
unable to check inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 OV05 JZJ, 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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OV05 JZJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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