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SJ55 LXM

2005 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,584 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,939 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,546 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,569 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine malfunction light on.

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

Pass 23 May 2016 66,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 62,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,702 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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SJ55 LXM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ55 LXM, 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 SJ55 LXM registered?

SJ55 LXM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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