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SB05 ZBR

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,526 mi
Last recorded139,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 139,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Damaged catch aria (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat sheald insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,207 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 28 Apr 2015 72,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 17 Apr 2014 60,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,349 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 37,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,911 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 ZBR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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