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RF05 VJD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,866 mi
Last recorded148,866 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 148,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 148,861 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 124,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,181 miles

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,592 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,182 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,283 miles

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,278 miles

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

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

Kerb damage to tyre sidewalls

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front mud flap requires attention

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:OIl leak

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,600 miles

Damage to offside outer sill

Offside rear shock cover adrift

Oil leaks

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to offside outer sill

Offside rear shock cover adrift

Oil leaks

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,494 miles

Auxillary belt area noisy from cold/requires attention

Minor mistings of oil

Offside numberplate lamp dim

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Auxillary belt area noisy from cold/requires attention

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Minor mistings of oil

Offside numberplate lamp dim

Service reminder on

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 4 May 2011 60,100 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 60,096 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2010 50,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sidewall slightly scrubed and perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,679 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre cut in treads

offside rear tyre cut in tread

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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RF05 VJD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RF05 VJD, 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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RF05 VJD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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