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SB55 TSY

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears and front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 118,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears and front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 167,293 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 167,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,902 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 98,719 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,281 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,761 miles

n/s door mirror skin damaded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s door mirror skin damaded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,306 miles

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

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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SB55 TSY is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SB55 TSY, 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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SB55 TSY is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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