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SA05 XOV

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,224 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 107,224 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp and 2x rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,243 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Joint area (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,980 miles

Non standard front position lamps fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,980 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Non standard front position lamps fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,747 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,002 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,001 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,149 miles

wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,216 miles

STEERING RACK KNUCKLE HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STEERING RACK KNUCKLE HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,544 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 31,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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SA05 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA05 XOV, 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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SA05 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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