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SA05 XYN

2005 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,254 mi
Last recorded61,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,254 miles

Nearside tie rod ball joint slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,254 miles

Nearside tie rod ball joint slight play

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,631 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,795 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,032 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,139 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,139 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,594 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2009 35,261 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,214 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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SA05 XYN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Beige 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 XYN, 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 XYN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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