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SB05 XYX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,608 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING /PERISHING.205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR HOSE.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING /PERISHING.205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,054 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,807 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,707 miles

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

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

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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre have cracking in sidewalls.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre have cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,443 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)

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 XYX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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