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OE55 CLZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 136,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both the rear shocks are weeping slightly

engine management light is on

engine very sluggish

nearside and offside front tyres are on the wear bars and worn on the shoulders

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe unions are corroded

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,572 miles

slight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 19 Dec 2015 127,591 miles

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

slight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Fail 9 Dec 2014 115,873 miles

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

slight wear in the offside front inner tie-rod

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,873 miles

slight wear in the offside front inner tie-rod

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,175 miles

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 14 Dec 2013 105,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,995 miles

nearside front arch linner insecure

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2012 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

nearside front arch linner insecure

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,213 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,213 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,379 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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OE55 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OE55 CLZ, 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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OE55 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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