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RJ05 MTV

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,899 mi
Last recorded79,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,899 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 78,239 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 76,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 120,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 71,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,683 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,289 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,871 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,869 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,869 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,486 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,228 miles

FRONT & REAR WIPER BLADES WORN/ SPLIT

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 MTV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MTV, 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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RJ05 MTV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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