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RJ05 MTO

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 MTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 61,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear lamp loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing notching left to right

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Fail 26 May 2026 61,637 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear lamp loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing notching left to right

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamps not working

Pass 20 May 2025 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Fail 20 May 2025 59,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Pass 7 May 2024 57,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount notching left to right

Pass 22 May 2023 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2023 55,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount notching

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,185 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2021 51,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damaged

Fail 19 May 2021 51,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,575 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 27,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,902 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 22,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ05 MTO is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RJ05 MTO, 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 RJ05 MTO registered?

RJ05 MTO is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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