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SE54 DWG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,494 mi
Last recorded121,494 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 DWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge and cracks on sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,747 miles

advise near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,275 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch mouldings insecure.

offside outer sill badly damaged at front.

Pass 31 May 2013 76,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 76,460 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 66,639 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2012 66,639 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,937 miles

Offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 56,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,656 miles

offside front sill has damaged to it

rear exhaust bracket clamp welded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,654 miles

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

offside front sill has damaged to it

rear exhaust bracket clamp welded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,102 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 20,028 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SE54 DWG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SE54 DWG, 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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What year was SE54 DWG registered?

SE54 DWG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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