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SJ55 XVD

2005 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,988 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater lamp lens missing

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,188 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passanger door difficult to close

Oil leak, but not excessive Cover restricts view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door indicator broken no lens and no bulb both missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

low on engine oil

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,418 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 1 Dec 2016 59,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracking to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing 2 m/m tread + split across tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

front brake disc lipped and worn

front brake pads wearing

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre split at sidewall around entire outer edge advise replacement asap

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,871 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,617 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,296 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 XVD is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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