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SJ55 LXP

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,029 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,027 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,666 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,175 miles

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

exhaust middle section bracket broken

nearside and offside rear wheels binding slightly

offside rear brake flexy hose incorectly fitted

offside rear suspension coil spring broken but still located

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,487 miles

O/s/r wheel brake binding slightly

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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SJ55 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXP, 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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SJ55 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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