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SB05 FRF

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,650 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,786 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 are lipped and marked (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,786 miles

Rear rear brake binding with sign of heat at offside (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 are lipped and marked (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,159 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,159 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,815 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,068 miles

Radiator starting to leak

Fail 11 May 2012 55,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator starting to leak

Pass 17 May 2011 50,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,539 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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SB05 FRF is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 FRF, 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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SB05 FRF is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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