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SJ55 UYM

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,734 mi
Last recorded221,734 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 221,734 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 212,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 124,078 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated front flexible section

n/s front passenger seat back rest insecure slightly

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers showing signs of previous leaking

Fail 16 May 2017 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated front flexible section

n/s front passenger seat back rest insecure slightly

parking brake effort slightly low o/s

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers showing signs of previous leaking

Pass 20 May 2016 117,914 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 105,096 miles

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 21 May 2015 105,096 miles

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

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

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 19 May 2014 146,795 miles

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

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 22 May 2013 79,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,210 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,210 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,404 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 UYM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,360cc diesel 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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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