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MM05 SWN

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,129 mi
Last recorded179,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 179,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,394 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,658 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% border line (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% border line (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,363 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp deteriorated no gas check carried out (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,644 miles

handbrake lever has a "graunch" feel on application

Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,454 miles

offside rear brake disc worn on outer face

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,731 miles

rear dics pads starting to wear

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,537 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt modified

Fail 22 Dec 2009 36,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front seat belt modified

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,860 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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MM05 SWN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM05 SWN, 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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MM05 SWN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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