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SH05 DXX

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,905 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 98,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 48,845 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,845 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre high level stop lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2008 27,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre high level stop lamp not working

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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SH05 DXX is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH05 DXX, 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 SH05 DXX registered?

SH05 DXX is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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