MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Both Macpherson strut top bearings slightly rough
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion in underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion in underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
whole underside covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
whole underside covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
perishing and cracking in all 4 tyres
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
perishing and cracking in all 4 tyres
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
wear on handbrake lever [ok at time of test]
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r and o/s/r binding slightly
o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r
Coolant leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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WL05 JFA is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WL05 JFA, 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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WL05 JFA is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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