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SA55 DVR

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection & undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2019 109,254 miles

Emissions not tested due to temp guage rising to red (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 162,786 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 94,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 139,435 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shocker (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 81,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,791 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,069 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 16,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,713 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 15,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SA55 DVR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA55 DVR, 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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SA55 DVR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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