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SK05 LYJ

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,315 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn/perished

Fail 24 Nov 2021 85,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight play

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn/perished

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front top mounts rough when turning

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front top mounts rough when turning

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 71,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite excessive but no meeting requirments to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 71,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite excessive but no meeting requirments to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 66,230 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads worn

wear on offside rear door catch

Fail 26 May 2018 66,230 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads worn

wear on offside rear door catch

Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,488 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,488 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 58,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,815 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,199 miles

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

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Jul 2009 22,199 miles

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

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

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,585 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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SK05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SK05 LYJ, 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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SK05 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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