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SJ55 XVR

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,938 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,938 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

HAND BRAKE STICKING

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 38,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

FRONT REG PLATES MARKED

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 14,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,173 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 XVR is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ55 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

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