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SJ05 TZM

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,057 mi
Last recorded80,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,955 miles

engine has bad oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,955 miles

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

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 65,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,262 miles

heat shield loose at rear silancer.

slight play at o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,460 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,902 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside front rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 TZM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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