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SJ05 UEC

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,382 mi
Last recorded145,382 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,382 miles

Nearside Rear one of rear lights inoperative

Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads

Fail 20 Nov 2017 145,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear one of rear lights inoperative

Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear one position lamp inoperative

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Fail 17 Nov 2016 137,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear one position lamp inoperative

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,899 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,850 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 104,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,252 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 86,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,360 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s rack arm slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,831 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 UEC is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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