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SA05 XYZ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 88,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 75,620 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Fail 5 May 2017 75,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,012 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 48,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,347 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Radiator leaking.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,347 miles

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

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Radiator leaking.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 38,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 26,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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