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CX55 XEM

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,391 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,325 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED

ENGINE OIL LEVEL OVER FULL

Front FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

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

Offside Rear Inner EDGE OF TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Rear PARK BRAKE CABLES NOT FULLY RETURNING, NO FREE PLAY, REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,705 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn uneven

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 15 Apr 2015 104,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn uneven

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 96,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,540 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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CX55 XEM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CX55 XEM, 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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CX55 XEM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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