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SG55 XOU

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,589 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section pipe corroded...not blowing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,582 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section pipe corroded...not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,610 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,226 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,058 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)

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

advise brake service pads sticking in carrier at rear /note service indicator on

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

advise brake service pads sticking in carrier at rear /note service indicator on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,455 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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SG55 XOU is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG55 XOU, 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 SG55 XOU registered?

SG55 XOU is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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