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SJ05 OWZ

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 76,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

loose heatsheild (rear scilencer)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,781 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,692 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,388 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,430 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,430 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,534 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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SJ05 OWZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ05 OWZ, 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 SJ05 OWZ registered?

SJ05 OWZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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