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WL05 JFA

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,240 mi
Last recorded164,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 JFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 164,240 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,922 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 94,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,084 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 92,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,251 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear on handbrake lever [ok at time of test]

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 123,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,620 miles

o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,819 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 70,819 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,839 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,839 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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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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