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SE05 CXX

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 CXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside crashbar/crumple zone excessively corroded

engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 82,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside crashbar/crumple zone excessively corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,798 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,384 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,384 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,690 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front position lamps light output dim

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across front axle

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Tie rod inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Tie rod inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front position lamps light output dim

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across front axle

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,754 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,174 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,743 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. (High biting point)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Rear brake discs worn. (offside grooved slightly)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. (High biting point)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn. (offside grooved slightly)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,476 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,729 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SE05 CXX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SE05 CXX, 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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SE05 CXX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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