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SJ05 UAG

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,046 miles

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

PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 205/50/17

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 205/50/17

engine management light on

offside front wiper poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,069 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knocking from underside of vehicle on start up

rattling from inside catalyst converter

Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knocking from underside of vehicle on start up

rattling from inside catalyst converter

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,800 miles

slight play to nearside front anti roll bar drop link bottom ball joint !!!

Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play to nearside front anti roll bar drop link bottom ball joint !!!

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,103 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 UAG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

SJ05 UAG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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