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TJ05 TAX

2014 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,764 mi
Last recorded133,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C459,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ05 TAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,439 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,329 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 100,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.65mm, also wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored and pitted on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.65mm, also wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored and pitted on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,291 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Appears that the bulb is beginning to burn out. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,661 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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TJ05 TAX is a 2014 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 59,899 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 TJ05 TAX, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TJ05 TAX is a 2014 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 October 2014.

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