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SJ05 TYZ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,393 mi
Last recorded196,393 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 196,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 195,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 195,169 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,949 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,949 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,299 miles

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

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

slight scuff marks in zone b windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,376 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 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ05 TYZ, 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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SJ05 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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