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SJ05 UDN

2005 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,955 mi
Last recorded162,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 162,955 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o.s.r. light unit cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2015 158,486 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 150,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to fully inspect n/s r seatbelt as chaildseat fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componts

Pass 5 Jul 2014 150,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

unable to fully inspect n/s r seatbelt as chaildseat fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componts

Pass 11 Jul 2013 144,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2013 144,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 139,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 132,455 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 124,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,115 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 95,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UDN is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

SJ05 UDN is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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