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SH55 XLN

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,535 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 82,535 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,930 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,681 miles

Rear nearside tyre perished in tread

Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear nearside tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,109 miles

both rear brake discs heavily pitted / worn

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front brake discs pitted/heavily lipped

both rear brake discs heavily pitted/worn

brake pedal anti-slip modified, slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing/ cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,489 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,070 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F 205/55 16VR HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

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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SH55 XLN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH55 XLN, 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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SH55 XLN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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