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SE05 URP

2005 Citroen C4

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 URP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,512 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,138 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner edge

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,138 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,021 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

plastic engine cover loose

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

plastic engine cover loose

Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,526 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,688 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade torn.

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked to excess.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade torn.

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked to excess.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,247 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,602 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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SE05 URP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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